Many things change with age, including the eyes. From our cornea to our retina, the eyes undergo a variety of natural processes, but can also be prone to a variety of diseases. Here is more about what you need to know: The Human Lens Changes with Age: Every human eye has a crystalline lens that allows for near vision. Over time, usually around age forty, the system that allows for the lens to give clear vision begins to change, which…
HealthBack is a superior home health company providing innovative healthcare solutions that promote wellness and independence to their patients and families. Their philosophy is very simple … “Our first priority is to provide quality medical services to those we serve”. Quality services and patient satisfaction is the goal at HealthBack Home Health. Let them help you obtain your goal of getting back to life!!
American Diabetes Association Diabetes Alert Day, observed annually on the 4th Tuesday in March, is a 1-day wake-up call to inform the American public about the seriousness of diabetes, particularly when diabetes is left undiagnosed or untreated. Diabetes Alert Day 2018 will be observed on Tuesday, March 27.
Seasons Hospice has been providing Springfield with the best hospice care and support for over 15 years. At Seasons Hospice, they are a non-profit organization and never turn away patients due to the inability to pay. Although cancer is a common reason for people to enter hospice care, Season Hospice in Springfield, MO serves terminally ill patients of all ages and with all types of chronic conditions. Especially if care is begun early in their illness, many patients are able…
The Longest Day is all about love. Love for all those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. On the summer solstice, June 21, 2018, team up with the Alzheimer’s Association and select any activity you love — or an activity loved by those affected — to help end Alzheimer’s. Together, we will raise funds and awareness for care and support while advancing research toward the first survivor of Alzheimer’s. Call the Alzheimer’s Association at 417.429.0347
Dementia, which is a decline in a person’s ability to think and remember, can be devastating to the person suffering from it and to his or her family. Living with dementia, or taking care of a relative who does, can be a socially isolating experience. Although dementia is very common, especially in the elderly, lots of misconceptions still surround it, especially in popular imagination. Myth: The Terms Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease are Interchangeable Fact: Alzheimer’s disease is just one of…
The old saying goes that you are only as old as you feel. Of course, insisting that you are still young will not prevent all of the effects of aging. Sticking to the habits you kept when you were young will not prevent wrinkles or gray hair. No matter your state of physical health, staying intellectually and socially active can slow the progression of dementia. Retired people who are physically healthy have plenty of options for keeping their minds sharp,…
American Heart Month, a federally designated event, is an ideal time to remind Americans to focus on their hearts and encourage them to get their families, friends and communities involved. Caring for your heart through a healthy diet and regular physical activity is the secret weapon to preventing heart disease. While many may assume that popping a few pills that your healthcare provider prescribed is enough to quell symptoms or prevent a heart attack, the real preventative power lies with…
Charissa is the winner of our drawing at the Cox Vendor Fair in Branson! Charissa is with the Lutheran Family & Children Services of Missouri. Lutheran Family and Children’s Services of Missouri (LFCS) is a not-for-profit social services organization serving the State of Missouri. The organization has been in existence since 1868, when it was founded as a residence for children left homeless after the Civil War. Their mission is to help families, children and individuals experience greater hope and…
