Monthly Archives: July 2014

The Dangers of Sleeping Pills for the Elderly

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Carefect Blog Team

Sleeping difficulties can be extremely frustrating. It is a horrible feeling to go to bed each night and lay awake for hours on end. One solution that helps many people get to sleep is sleeping pills. These small, often addictive, … Continue reading →

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Common Myths and Misconceptions about Multiple Sclerosis

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Carefect Blog Team

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an immune mediated disease that causes your own immune system to attack the myelin sheaths of your axons in your nervous system. Axons propagate electrical signals throughout your body that allow you to move and function … Continue reading →

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What Your Skin Can Tell You about Your Health

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Carefect Blog Team

Your skin is your largest organ, and because of this, your skin can really tell you a lot about your health. Your skin protects you against bacteria, regulates your body temperature, and has numerous pain, pressure, and temperature receptors that … Continue reading →

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Tips on How to Get an Elderly Parent to Bathe or Shower

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Carefect Blog Team

As people age, they often begin to become reluctant about bathing for many reasons. Some elderly people fear falling in the shower due to poor balance, some are very modest and do not want to have help, some feel discomfort … Continue reading →

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What Your Hair Can Tell You about Your Health

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Carefect Blog Team

When it comes to hair, most people only ever think about how they can style it, cut it, and color it. But many experts have said, that our hair can actually tell more about our health than we think. If … Continue reading →

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