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04/01/2022

Ventricular Tachycardia Symptoms

Ventricular Tachycardia, the heart beats at a much faster rate than normal. This can cause the heart chambers to not be able to pump enough blood into the body. If you have this condition, you may experience shortness of breath or lightheadedness.

Symptoms may include:

1. Anxiety
2. Feelings of fluttering
3. Dizziness
4. Pain or pressure in chest
5. Heart palpations
6. Fatigue
7. Shortness of breath
8. Fainting

04/01/2022

Ventricular Fibrillation Symptoms

Ventricular fibrillation is a dangerous type of arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat. It affects your heart's ventricles. In a healthy heart, your blood pumps evenly in and out of each of the ventricles, the inner workings of the heart.

Symptoms may include:

1. Chest pain
2. Very fast heartbeat (tachycardia)
3. Dizziness
4. Nausea
5. Shortness of breath

03/25/2022

Diabetes in Elderly

Diabetes is a serious disease that affects older adults. People get diabetes when their blood sugar is too high.

Diabetes is a disorder that affects the body's metabolism and how it processes food for energy. Our bodies turn a lot of the food we eat into a sugar called glucose, which gives us energy. It can affect many parts of the body: heart, kidney, eyes, and nerve damage.

03/23/2022

Skin Rashes

Rashes may be moist, dry, cracked, smooth, or blistered. They may also be painful, itchy, and even change color. Rashes are commonly caused by contact dermatitis, bodily infections, and allergic reactions to taking medication.

03/22/2022

Mononucleosis

Mononucleosis is also known as the kissing disease. The virus that causes mono (Epstein-Barr virus) is spread through saliva You can get it from kissing, but you can also get it from sharing a glass or utensils with someone who has mono.

03/08/2022

Safety Reminders for Seniors When Taking Medication

The improper administration of medication can lead to adverse side effects like medication resistance or tolerance and liver damage. Here are some safety reminders to consider:

a.) Always check the expiration date
b.) Follow strictly your prescription order
c.) Always take the right dose at the right time.
d.) Consult your doctor immediately when experiencing unusual side effects

03/03/2022

Signs and Symptoms of Anemia for Seniors

The most common signs and symptoms of anemia are the following:

●Weakness
●Headache
●Irritability
●Fatigue
●Difficulty exercising (due to shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat)
●Brittle nails
●Sore tongue
●Restless legs syndrome

01/25/2022

What are the symptoms of beriberi in the elderly?

The symptoms of beriberi vary depending on whether it is wet or dry. Wernicke encephalopathy and Korsakoff syndrome are two forms of brain damage. They are caused by thiamine deficiency, which can cause permanent damage to the brain.

01/24/2022

What is Arthritis?

Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more of a person's joints. This is common among our seniors.

Help treat this illness among your seniors by having them take the right medication and putting first aid on the swollen parts using heating pads or ice packs.

You can also provide them with walkers and canes to help and aid them in moving themselves easily.

01/22/2022

TIPS to PREVENT DIABETES

You can help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by understanding the risk and making changes to your lifestyle.

Changes to your lifestyle:

1. Check your risk of diabetes
2. Losing weight and keeping it off
3. Exercise regularly
4. Eat a well balanced, healthy diet
5. Limit takeaway and processed foods
6. Quit smoking
7. Control your blood pressure
8. Limit alcohol intake
9. Reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease
10. See your doctor for regular check-ups

01/21/2022

Foods Seniors Should Avoid

Older adults often have weakened immune systems, which makes it more difficult to fight off illnesses. Seniors need to be cautious in their food choices. There are a few foods that seniors should avoid that can make them more susceptible to illness.

1. Soft Cheeses
2. Raw fish and shellfish
3. Undercooked Eggs
4. Undercooked Meats
5. Raw milk
6. Processed Foods
7. Unpasteurized juices
8. Cold Meats
9. Raw Sprouts
10. Grapefruit

06/09/2021

Pneumonia in Seniors

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs and it can be either mild or severe. Seniors are prone to severe pneumonia.

Signs and symptoms of pneumonia in seniors:

1. High fever
2. Fatigue
3. Chest pain when breathing or coughing
4. Cough with phlegm
5. Chills
6. Shortness of breath

Address

11140 Rockville Pike, Suite 400
Rockville, MD
20852

Telephone

+15712384748

Website

http://www.risalahhomehealthcare.com/

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