It feels like chest pain. It comes with dizziness and trembling. Hands or feet feel like they’re going numb. Perhaps fear of imminent death occurs. These are just a few of the symptoms of a panic attack. This condition is…
It’s called the love gene. That’s because the people who have it are some of the most loving and affectionate beings you’ll ever meet. Individuals who suffer from Down syndrome are born, according to WebMD, with an additional chromosome (‘bundles…
Due to the countless advertisements depicting medical alert systems as devices used primarily – or even exclusively – for the protection of the elderly, people often do not recognize just how useful they can be in various other situations. But…
What is it about Alzheimer’s disease that makes it so difficult to communicate? Odd as it may sound, it is neither the effects of dementia that make talking to a loved one challenging, nor the lack of willingness in either…
If you have ever researched or thought about getting a medical alert for an aging parent, you have probably asked this question. (As you definitely should!) It’s a critical question that everyone should ask along with important considerations like: How…
Aging in place is the dream of practically every older adult. Being able to maintain their independence during their golden years is not just a true testament of their strength, but it’s also a crucial element that determines their overall…
