Flu season is in full swing. While it's possible to catch the flu year-round, the fall and winter are typically the peak of flu season and it is especially dangerous for the elderly, children, and those with a compromised immune system. If you haven't already started...
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,...
Illness never strikes at a convenient time. By the time you realize you’ve been hit, it’s 20 minutes before your doctor’s office closes or you’re just settling into a week-long beach vacation. While illness may not arrive on your schedule, treatment is little more...
Each February, love is undoubtedly in the air. It’s difficult to look in any given direction and not see red hearts creatively displayed to remind us of the season. In 1947, The American Heart Association created “Heart Week” in an effort to advocate for the public...
Planning holiday meals is a stressful endeavor as it is. But, planning holiday meals around multiple people’s dietary restrictions can be downright maddening. With over 45 million Americans on a diet, chances are you’re needing to find creative ways to manage...
There’s a new diet gaining traction in the fitness community. However, researchers in the neuroscience field claim that it serves a higher purpose – keeping your brain fit and staving off such neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. We all know...
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...
There's no such thing as a good flu season, but 2017-2018 is shaping up to be particularly dangerous. Amidst the many deaths and terrifying complications, there has been plenty of chaos. Nurses understand and even share your fear of the flu. However, NurseCore knows...
