Grief is a normal response to loss during or after a disaster or other traumatic event. It can be caused by the death of a family member, friend, or even a pet. It’s also a normal reaction to drastic changes to daily routines and ways of life that usually bring us comfort and a feeling... Read More
Did you know that prostate cancer is the second most common form of cancer, after breast cancer? Prostate cancer occurs only in people with a prostate, and it is more common in older people. It is more likely to occur in those who have a family history of prostate cancer and/or are of African American... Read More
Among the many patients we serve at Family Home Health are stroke survivors. Although stroke is a disease of the brain, it can affect the entire body. Our interdisciplinary team of nurses, aides, and therapists (physical, occupational, speech) helps patients recover at home according to their doctor’s orders. There are two kinds of stroke.... Read More
The coronavirus pandemic had a big impact on the acceptance of telehealth (or telemedicine) appointments. More healthcare providers adopted the practice, and more patients learned how to use the technology. Instead of traveling to a provider’s office, many patients can now have their visit using their phone, tablet, or desktop computer, from the safety of... Read More
Did you know that one in every four adults in the U.S. has arthritis? It’s a leading cause of work disability – in fact, 8 million working-age adults report that their ability to work is limited because of their arthritis. For example, they may have a hard time climbing stairs or walking from a parking... Read More
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a good reminder about precautions we should take not just in the summer months but all year long. The Skin Cancer Foundation is sharing this information to help you determine your risk of getting skin cancer. More people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the U.S. than... Read More
“Stress is just a normal part of life,” says common wisdom. Unfortunately, during the coronavirus pandemic, stress among U.S. adults hasn’t been just “normal” – it has quadrupled, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF). “During the pandemic, about four in 10 adults in the U.S. have reported symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder …... Read More
Are you feeling sleepy right now? There’s a decent chance you are, according to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF). Americans feel sleepy on average three times a week, with 62% trying to “shake it off” as their primary response, says the NSF. Those who feel sleepy even more often – five to seven days a... Read More
Heart disease is a leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Most adults have one or more risk factors for heart disease, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or being a smoker or overweight. Having multiple risk factors increases your risk for heart disease. Follow these heart-healthy... Read More
Here’s a good New Year’s resolution: Protect your eyesight by getting a dilated eye exam. Glaucoma Awareness Month reminds us that glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss and blindness in the United States. Many people don’t know that glaucoma has no symptoms in its early stages. The only way to find out if you... Read More
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