Researchers at Duke University were studying lung tumor samples and discovered something that didn’t quite belong. Inside the lung tumors were miniature parts of the digestive system including the stomach, duodenum and small intestine. It turns out that the lung cancer cells (and cancer cells in general) are super crafty and had turned off theContinue reading “Stem Cell Roundup: Crafty Cancer, Fighting Viruses, and Brainstorm ALS Trial Expands to Canada”
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Epileptics Living in High Crime Areas Have Three Times As Many Seizures
Epileptics Living in High Crime Areas Have Three Times As Many Seizures Summary: According to a new study, those with epilepsy who live in high crime neighborhoods have three times as many seizures as those living in lower crime areas. Source: University of Illinois. People with epilepsy living in high crime neighborhoods in Chicago hadContinue reading “Epileptics Living in High Crime Areas Have Three Times As Many Seizures”
Boys with Social Difficulties More Susceptible to Early Substance Use
Boys with Social Difficulties More Susceptible to Early Substance Use Summary: A new study reports boys with social skill problems during sixth grade are more likely to develop substance use issues by grade eight. Source: University of Illinois. Boys who enter sixth-grade with co-occurring social skills, anxiety, learning and conduct problems are at the greatestContinue reading “Boys with Social Difficulties More Susceptible to Early Substance Use”
A Toxin That Travels From Stomach to Brain May Trigger Parkinson’s
A Toxin That Travels From Stomach to Brain May Trigger Parkinson’s Summary: A new study reports the combination of a toxic herbicide and lectins may trigger Parkinsonism after the toxins travel from the stomach to the brain. Source: Penn State. Combining low doses of a toxic herbicide with sugar-binding proteins called lectins may trigger ParkinsonismContinue reading “A Toxin That Travels From Stomach to Brain May Trigger Parkinson’s”
When a cancer or internist doctor advice for 24/7 home care
Doctors are recommending 24/7 home care with a caregiver to help a patient with terminal illness or a senior in hospice care be comforted and have a companion while being home-bound or bed-bound. A caregiver can bring personalize care that family members cannot provide. There are more tasks that a 12 hour shift or live-inContinue reading “When a cancer or internist doctor advice for 24/7 home care”
Why seniors are hesitant to be cared for by caregivers
Those who have lived independently are resistant to living with a companion caregiver. Sometimes, those who are still denying their health issues do not want to be cared for and only wish to live at their homes and be cared for by their families for cost and trust reasons. Having a companion can mean moreContinue reading “Why seniors are hesitant to be cared for by caregivers”
How to know if you found the right match with a caregiver
How to prepare massage oils for seniors
Ask seniors if they are sensitive to smell. Some seniors with Epilepsy and ALS do not like smells so use coconut oil as base and only add few drops of rosemary and eucalyptus oil. Some seniors prefer back massage than foot massage. Most health issues can be helped with foot and leg massage. Do lightContinue reading “How to prepare massage oils for seniors”
Holistic Senior Care free seminar, weekly
Holistic health care team for seniors
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Students as companion-caregiver for bay area seniors for free room rent
We connect students who want to have a room to stay and also provide few hours of companion-caregiving work for bay area seniors. Text or call 408-854-1883. Free training and health monitoring of both seniors and caregivers. Holistic senior care may include companionship, driving, cooking, light housekeeping, assistance in daily living and other tasks. MotherhealthContinue reading “Students as companion-caregiver for bay area seniors for free room rent”
Save $50 per day in-home senior care , caregiving tips and prevent emergencies
Some caregivers need a room and board and can work as live-in caregiver in return for affordable senior care, in home care (non-medical). Motherhealth can match you with caregivers who will work for live-in based on your affordability and level of care and add-on services in exchange for a room and board. Text 408-854-1883 forContinue reading “Save $50 per day in-home senior care , caregiving tips and prevent emergencies”
Hiring caregivers directly or thru an agency
Someone has to help you find a caregiver. You can hire caregivers directly, free or with a fee. Smaller agencies provide hands on monitoring and training for families and caregivers while bigger agencies are not hands on , no continuous monitoring of caregivers and may not care for seniors on regular basis as case managersContinue reading “Hiring caregivers directly or thru an agency”