Cheryl Murphy, 31, thought strokes happened only to grannies. Then one afternoon, she found herself unable to see clearly, read, or ask for help.
Known in the medical community as a CVA, for cerebral vascular accident, stroke is the third-leading cause of death in the United States, killing about 137,000 Americans each year, the American Heart Association states. Risk factors While common risk groups include the elderly, smokers and ...
How to Help Prevent Elderly Suicide It is important to realize that talking about suicide does not create a desire to commit suicide. It is okay to ask someone if they are feeling like “ending” things. If they are not suicidal, they will let you know right away. If they are, you wi...
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The signs and symptoms of elder abuse and neglect may mimic the signs and symptoms of many common chronic medical conditions in elderly persons. A complete... Mark S. Lachs,Terry Fulmer - 《Clinics in Geriatric Medicine》 被引量: 140发表: 1993年 Recognition of neglect and early response This...
For example, if you are a man and are in touch with your emotional side, that is a sign you have a good balance between the energies. You’re comfortable expressing your feelings and understand the importance of vulnerability. This emotional awareness not only enriches your life but also stre...
In this, 73.5% (n=249) of the respondents agreed that if they saw an individual suffering from a stroke, they would like to take the patient to the hospital immediately. However, there was a significant association between the knowledge of the respondents about the risk factor of stroke and...
Internal bleeding in the elderly Internal bleeding in elderly individuals can be particularly dangerous due to their frailty and the presence of other comorbidities. The risk of internal bleeding increases with age due to factors such as recurrent trauma, thinning of blood vessels, reduced elasticity,...
Warning signs of a stroke FAST F - facial drooping A - arm/leg weakness S - slurred speech T - time to call 911 Actions to care for a stroke 1. Phone or have someone call 911 and get a first aid kit & AED 2. Note the time when signs of a stroke first appeared ...
You may even have a heart attack without knowing it. These heart attacks may only register with the individual once an MRI (magnetic scan) or ECG (electrical tracing of the heart) has taken place. Symptomless heart attacks are most common in diabetic people and the elderly. Aside from this...