When Karen visited her parents over the holidays, she discovered nothing but frozen pizzas and ice cream in their refrigerator. Her mother had always been the one to shop and keep the home, but as the years passed she became less and less able to do so. Karen's dad would run to the store for a few things, leaving her mother alone while he was gone. It wasn't by choice of course, her aging parents just had no one to turn to for help. It … [Read more...]
Quick, What are the Signs of a Stroke?
According to the American Stroke Association, stroke is the 5th leading cause of death and the leading cause of adult disability in the United States. Do you know the signs of a stroke? Let's start at the beginning. What is a stroke? A stroke is the result of blockage or the rupture of a blood vessel that carries blood to the brain. When that happens, the brain is not able to get the oxygen it needs. Without oxygen, the brain can't do its job … [Read more...]
