What You Need to Know About Hospice Criteria (Stroke) for End-of-Life Care Caring for a person you love who has suffered a stroke can be overwhelming, significantly when their condition declines to a point where curative treatment is no longer effective. In these cases, it is essential to understand the hospice criteria (stroke), which guides...

This is a great time to check in on those around you. Don’t forget to take care of yourself as well. Find more info on mental health here https://www.samhsa.gov/blog/its-okay-not-be-okay-tips-resources-mental-health-awareness-month

Each year, National Nurse’s Week starts on May 6th and ends May 12th (Florence Nightingale’s birthday!). Nurses are at the core of compassionate, comprehensive healthcare. Learn more about the history of this important week here : https://www.nursingworld.org/education-events/national-nurses-week/history/

Brain scans are one tool used to help diagnose dementia in patients. Learn more here: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/brain-scan-for-dementia

According to the Colorectal Screening Alliance, colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the United States. Yet it’s one of the few cancers that’s preventable. Screening for colorectal cancer is the No. 1 way you can prevent colon cancer and rectal cancer. Learn more here: https://colorectalcancer.org/screening-prevention

Heart disease is the greatest health threat to Americans and is the leading cause of death worldwide, according to the AHA’s Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics – 2021 Update. Get information on how to help protect yourself and your loved ones here: https://www.heart.org/en/around-the-aha/february-is-american-heart-month.

This January, the National Cervical Cancer Coalition encourages you to learn more about cervical health and cervical cancer prevention and take steps to help eliminate this preventable cancer. Discover the ways we can help eliminate cervical cancer through vaccination and screening here: https://www.nccc-online.org/cervical-health-awareness-month/

A new study suggests “personalized health and lifestyle changes can delay or even prevent memory loss for older adults at high risk of Alzheimer’s or dementia.” Find out more from this article published by US News & World Report: https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-11-28/could-a-brain-coach-help-folks-at-higher-risk-for-alzheimers

As part of lung cancer awareness month, we want to share information on symptoms, risks and screening available. Visit the American Lung Association to learn more – https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/lung-cancer/saved-by-the-scan

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Early detection is key. Help raise awareness and be proactive about your health. Read more here: https://pancan.org/facing-pancreatic-cancer/change-the-course/