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Identifying A Stroke: This Could Save A Loved One’s Life

Facts about a stroke:
Definition: The rapidly developing loss of brain function(s) due to disturbance in the blood supply to the brain.

Causes: A lack of blood supply, caused by thrombosis, embolism or a hemorrhage.

Effects:

The affected area of the brain is unable to function.
Inability to move one or more limbs on one side of the body.
Inability to [...]

February 3rd, 2010 | Tags: , | Category: General Interest | 7 comments

Illinois Department on Aging Focuses on Oral History in February

The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) has announced that their theme for February is oral history; this is part of their year-long campaign which began in January entitled “2010: Year of the Engaged Older.” The campaign, headed up by director Charles Johnson is part of a Illinois-wide initiative to “improve the health and lives of older adults [...]

February 2nd, 2010 | Tags: , | Category: Mental Stimulation, Sense of Purpose, Social Ties | 3 comments

Rising Copays May Mean Rising Risks for Seniors

As health insurance is increasingly visible in the news, new research is also looking into the habits of those who have insurance but may be “underinsured” – that is, individuals who have insurance but may not be able to cover the cost of copays and deductibles.

Studies are finding that as insurance copays rise (in an [...]

February 1st, 2010 | Tags: | Category: General Interest | 58 comments
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