Posts By: Justin Thrasher
Justin Thrasher
The Fall Facts: 6 Tips to Help Prevent Falls
all prevention may not seem like a lively topic but it’s important. As we get older, physical changes and health conditions make falls more likely. In fact, falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults. Still fear of
COPD… It Will Take Your Breath Away – Part 3
If you are diagnosed with COPD, you and your doctor will discuss a treatment plan just for you. Treatment can options include the following: If you are a smoker, the single most effective treatment is quitting smoking. Take your medicine as
COPD… It Will Take Your Breath Away – Part 2
If you are at risk for COPD or have symptoms of COPD, you should be tested. The basic test of how your lungs work is easy and is called Spirometry. For this test, you blow air into a mouthpiece and
COPD… It Will Take Your Breath Away – Part 1
COPD is a lung disease that over time makes it hard to breathe. COPD (short for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Obstruction in COPD means that the flow of air in and out of the lungs is less
Home Safety Tips for Seniors Using Oxygen
When taking care of the elderly, it is important to be aware of home safety tips for seniors using oxygen. This includes being prepared for an electrical outage. An oxygen patient who uses an oxygen system that runs on electricity must
