Choosing between work and and caring for an elder
How do you deal with an employer who is pushing you to make the choice between work and caring for your elder?
This week’s question came from a caregiver having a hard time at work. She takes care of her mother who is afflicted with Parkinson’ s Disease. Already in a stressful situation, her boss doesn’t [...]
Learn MoreA couple of weeks ago, my dad’s face, legs, feet, and hands started swelling. Concerned, our caregiver called us and told us about his condition. When we took him into his primary doctor, we learned that Dad had developed Congestive Heart Failure. He prescribed him diuretics to reduce the swelling and also a prednisone based [...]
Congestive Heart Failure occurs when the heart is not pumping effectively , and not delivery enough oxygen to the blood.
What Causes It?
Weakened or damaged heart muscle as a result of a heart attack or coronary artery disease.
Prolonged high blood pressure
Damaged heart valves
Long term alcohol abuse
Chronic lung disease such as emphysema
Some viral infections
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