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Getting a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease can be a frightening time for both the person being diagnosed and the people in their family who help to care for them. Parkinson's is a life changing disease that progresses in different ways for each individual. A lot of sufferers find their condition affects them in different ways on a day to day basis. Many who are diagnosed with Parkinson's are able to stay independent after their diagnosis, although they will often need to adapt how they do some activities. For family members and other loved ones, it can be hard to find the balance between giving them the freedom of continuing to enjoy their life as much as possible and keeping them safe at all times. By having your loved one wear a Parkinson's wristband you can put your mind at ease as they go about their day to day life, safe in the knowledge that if they have a medical emergency, there is a medical aid in place that will alert first responders and passers by to their condition. Continue reading →

If you’re like most people, then you would want to make the most of the time you have on this earth. If you fall ill with an incurable disease, you may not want to lie in a hospital bed hooked up to beeping monitors and tubes, just waiting to die. Instead, you want to spend your last days in the presence of loved ones in the comfort of your own home with all our healthcare wishes respected. Louise J. did just that. After a full life helping others as a union leader and peace activist, Louise received a diagnosis of metastatic cancer after chemotherapy failed to stop an aggressive liver tumour. Though some family members begged the 90-year-old matriarch to undergo more chemotherapy, she decided that she didn’t want to deal with any more doctors. Instead, she wanted to take her first trip out of the country to see a little bit of the world she had worked so hard to save. Continue reading →

  If you have a medical alert or other health condition, awareness is key to maintain your overall safety. In case of a medical emergency, you want people to be aware of what the emergency is. This awareness can also help others to understand how to respond should you be experiencing a potential emergency. Fortunately, Mediband makes it easy for you to get the exact message you need based on your specific condition. The company's easy-to-use site allows you to customise your med alert bracelet to display exactly what you need to say. That way, there's no confusion about your specific condition or medical concern. Of course, there are a few best practices for your custom wristband to ensure you’re displaying the best possible message. Continue reading →

As more people grow older, the need for ongoing elderly care continues to rise. The goal is to keep these people happy, healthy and mobile – living their lives the way they intend. Of course, this comes with the help of doctors, nurse practitioners, in-home caretakers and other medical professionals. One of the most important elements to any effective elderly care is communication for important medical information. The risk that can sometimes develop is when an elderly person is incapacitated in some way and unable to communicate. How can these people communicate what they need if they’re unconscious or unable to talk? Continue reading →

Everyone wants to work against ill health. Becoming chronically sick or debilitated can slow you down during a time in your life when you should be thriving. Who would ever want to experience this type of suffering if you don’t have to? A growing component to overall healthcare and wellness is the aspect of preventative care. Preventative care is the process you can follow to help address an issue before it becomes a major problem. You lower your own chances of injury, illness and related problems. Continue reading →