What is Sundown Syndrome? Sundown Syndrome, or Sundowning, is a phenomenon that causes restlessness and confusion toward the end of the day in patients with forms of dementia such as Alzheimer's. If your loved one is experiencing symptoms related to Sundown Syndrome,...
While a small trip over a rug may seem minor to some, it can result in a life-threatening fall for those of older age. The reality is that one in four Americans aged 65+ falls each year and every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall. When someone of older age...
Being the sole caregiver for a loved one can be physically and emotionally exhausting and sometimes you just need a professional helping hand. At NurseCore, we are here to connect families to compassionate, trained, home health professionals. Keeping you or your...
One of the most powerful ways we have to fight disease and health conditions is through advocacy, education, and awareness. While awareness months, weeks and days seem to have taken over social media feeds, it’s definitely for good reason… Educational events and...
What Are “The Holiday Blues?” The holidays are stressful and can easily trigger depression and anxiety for many reasons. Some may not be able to make it home to visit their loved ones, and for others, the financial stress of the season can become burdensome. If...
November is National Diabetes Awareness month across the US. Organizations like the American Diabetes Association aim to increase awareness and advocacy on behalf of patients battling the chronic condition. According to a CDC report issued in 2017, a staggering 100...
With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, much attention is focused on a woman’s yearly mammogram. With the Susan G. Koman Foundation’s Race for The Cure happening all around the country and everything draped in pink, it’s a timely reminder for women...
Our devices have become such a part of our daily life that it becomes a struggle for most of us to put them down - even at bedtime. It’s estimated that roughly 70% of Americans now sleep with their phones or tablets either in their beds or on their nightstands. While...
Healthcare and technology have existed alongside one another for centuries. We now have more resources than ever to reference conditions, medications, and symptoms. This makes our jobs easier and quicker and lessens our chances of error. However, it’s not always...
According to the National Center on Aging (NCOA), one in four older Americans (age 65+) will fall each year. While falls are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries within this age group, every age is susceptible to them. It’s important to be aware of...
