November 2018 - Elite Care Family Medicine

As you probably know, type 2 diabetes occurs when your body becomes resistant to insulin or stops producing enough insulin. Type 2 diabetes can happen to anyone, especially people at a higher risk for diabetes such as those who are overweight, lead an inactive lifestyle and have a family history of diabetes. If you’ve done any type of research into diabetes or know someone with the disease, you’re probably aware of common symptoms such as unexpected weight loss,...

The holiday season is supposed to be a joyful occasion, but for Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers, the holidays can be anything but wonderful. The good news is, caregivers and their Alzheimer's patient can reclaim the joy of the season with a few adjustments to your holiday traditions and schedule, and with the right mindset. Check out these suggestions and tips from experts in the study and care of Alzheimer’s disease. Don’t make major changes in...

When you think of the holidays, you probably imagine making sweet memories with your families around the dinner table or Christmas tree. Discussing a sick parent or grandparent’s healthcare needs probably doesn’t fit into your vision of how you hope to spend time with your families.  But, if you have a family member in declining health the holidays may be the best time to discuss their care with long-distant siblings and other relatives who are involved with making...