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A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a type of stroke. It is sometimes referred to as a “mini-stroke,” because it can cause stroke-like symptoms. Some TIAs last only a few minutes. Some TIAs last up to a few hours. Generally, when a person experiences a TIA, their stroke symptoms diminish or disappear after a period of time. Strokes are usually one of two types: hemorrhagic or ischemic. TIAs are considered a type…
“Blood pressure” is the medical term for the amount of force exerted by circulating blood against the walls of arteries. It’s normal for blood pressure to rise and fall throughout the day, but for people with hypertension, blood pressure remains consistently high, increasing the risk of serious medical issues. According to the CDC, 108…
If you’re caring for a child or adult with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it’s likely you’ve watched them deal with some level of hyper- or hypo-sensitivity to their surroundings. ASD affects sensory processing so that sounds, touch sensations, and other stimuli feel either too overwhelming or too muted to ground them in their environment. This can…
Approximately 3.5 million people in the U.S. are living with a disability due to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, falls are the leading cause (35%), followed by motor vehicle-related injuries (17%), and blows to the head that occur during sports or other activities (17%). This is to say…
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic degenerative disease affecting nearly 1 million people in the U.S. It occurs when the immune system attacks and damages the central nervous system, leaving behind scar tissue in the form of lesions. This is where MS gets its name: “sclerosis” means “scarring.” Depending on where lesions occur—the spinal cord, the…
When caring for a loved one, advanced planning is key. This holds especially true when medical needs become complex to the point where the person you care for is incapable of taking care of him or herself. A healthcare proxy is the legal document designed for situations where a person becomes incapacitated due…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 80% of older adults have one or more chronic health conditions, and 50% of older adults are dealing with at least two chronic health conditions. Because depression is more common among people who have other illnesses or are experiencing limited function, older adults are especially…
Senior citizens are increasingly targeted for scams, and scammers are finding ever more clever ways to trick older adults into falling victim. Scams take a variety of forms and often result in seniors losing money, sensitive personal information that can be used for identity fraud, and, perhaps most importantly, their self-confidence and sense…
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