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From the National Kidney Foundation Patients concerned about their risk for kidney damage or disease can use the KEEP Healthy Program of the National Kidney Foundation to get helpful, free screening information. The KEEP Healthy Program is a free service of the Foundation to bring screening services to local health fairs in various communities throughout…
A new study by a team at John Hopkins University brought forth data which predicts that six out of ten Americans will develop kidney disease during their lifetime. The analysis of the data collected was published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases. This statistic means that 59 percent of Americans will develop kidney disease…
M.S. and Parkinson’s Support Group This past week, we got to meet the members of a local Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease support group in Waxahachie, Texas. This support group is sponsored by The National Multiple Sclerosis Society and meets once a month to offer information and fellowship for people who have Multiple Sclerosis, or…
How does a person deal with the diagnosis of a progressive illness? I have interviewed two persons who have been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, and found that they had very different ways of coping when they found out they had M.S. With their permission, let me share their stories: Carrie, who was 37 at the…
Part 2: Making the Decision Not to Drive In Part I, we mentioned some of the situations that cause a caregiver to doubt whether a family member is still a competent driver. Accidents or near misses, recklessness when driving, being forgetful about one’s destination or route when driving are all things which may bring a…
The magazine of the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation offers many good articles that are informative and helpful to M.S. patients and to their caregivers. The magazine MS Focus is a quarterly magazine available free to patients, their family members, and those interested in multiple sclerosis. The back issues are available online at msfocus.org. The magazine is…
When the elderly develop swallowing problems it can cause their overall quality of life to decline. A good nutritious diet is important to maintain. If you are experiencing this problem, here are sources and suggestions for help. Continue reading to find out more.
Do you need financial help to afford your prescription medications? You are not alone. The cost of prescription medications can be high, and the stress of trying to afford medications on a limited income is a frustration common to many caregivers and patients. There are a few assistance programs available nationwide to help patients afford…
Product Review by Georgia If you or the loved one you care for has difficulty getting in and out of the car, then this little device may be your answer. The Metro Car Handle is designed to fit neatly and easily into the striker hook of your car door’s frame. It is lightweight, easy to…
It’s summer and it’s hot here in Texas. It’s probably getting hot wherever you are this summer. And that heat can be dangerous to those who work or exercise outdoors, to the youngest children, to the elderly, and to anyone who is unable to stay cool in his home. It’s truly tragic that it is…