The flu, also known as influenza, affects numerous hospice and Apple Valley seniors each year. Influenza is an airborne virus that can survive in the warm environment of Apple Valley for hours after the someone infected has coughed or sneezed. For many seniors, taking antibiotics and prescription medications is not an option, so how can…
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Sleep disorders and other types of sleep deprivation may pose a serious health concern for people of all ages. However, as people age, their bodies experience natural changes, many of which can have an affect on their sleep cycle. A decrease in hormones can also have an effect on sleeping patterns. One fact for certain…
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When you begin your search for a home health care provider, you want to make sure to ask lots of questions. Asking if your home care provider is licensed in your state is an overlooked question because in most cases you just assume that your provider has to be, and therefore they are. While 99%…
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The simplest explanation of The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), is that a person’s healthcare information is private. No one is the healthcare field can discuss a person’s disease, condition, etc., without written permission from the patient or, in some cases, the patient’s next of kin or health care proxy (person who makes…
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Tips to Help Maintain a Senior’s Memory Memory loss is a common part of the aging process, but it does not mean that the affected seniors have dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. At St. Bernardine Care Providers, our staff works with the elderly population in Victorville, Apple Valley, and the High Desert area of Southern California.…
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Vitamins and minerals are essential keys to maintaining good health, especially for seniors. As the body ages, it gradually loses its ability to absorb vitamins and minerals from the food that is consumed. St. Bernardine Care Providers in Apple Valley recommends supplements for seniors as a necessary part of the well-balanced diet. Iron Iron is…
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