When it comes to understanding the human brain, Kentucky, it seems that the more we know, the more we realize we don’t know. Our brains are remarkably complex, controlling every process in our bodies, even when we are asleep. When someone experiences a brain injury,…
Only your doctor can answer that question honestly for you by weighing the pros and cons of using Avandia for your particular severity of diabetes. Since 2010, doctors have been restricted to prescribing Avandia to only the sickest diabetes patients when they are unable to…
There are a number of steps you can take: Eat meals with him whenever you can. Most nursing homes allow visitors to buy meals in the dining room. This way, you can try out the food yourself. Take him a set of his favorite herbs…
First, get your mother to the doctor or the emergency room right away. Make sure that you tell the doctor about any medicines—prescription or over-the-counter—that your mother is taking, including dosages. Don’t forget to mention vitamins and other supplements. Here are some questions that the…
Malnutrition is more prevalent among the over-65 age group than one would think. The American Academy of Family Physicians reported 3.7 million elderly individuals who were diagnosed with malnutrition in 2012. Malnutrition is not just about eating too little food; it is also about eating…
Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, can happen to anyone, at any age. A fall, car accident, sports injury, or myriad of other incidents may cause brain damage, spanning the spectrum from mild to severe. For young and old, recovery from this type of injury can…