Published on 31st October 2022

Dementia is a term used to define a group of symptoms related to different changes in how our brain functions. This condition can affect anyone. As we age the risk of developing dementia increases.

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Published on 26th October 2022

Neck and Back pain are extremely common, and can happen to anyone. This includes HCAs where it can be extremely debilitating. Learn more here

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Published on 18th October 2022

Postpartum mood disorder is the term used to describe distressing feelings that occur after pregnancy (postpartum). Feelings can be mild, moderate, or severe. Parents of every culture, age, income level and race can develop postpartum mood disorders.

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Published on 4th October 2022

Changes in oral structures due to aging include wearing down the teeth (attrition), flattening of the bone (resorption), receding gums, swallowing issues, tongue.

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Published on 27th September 2022

Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. When a foreign or harmful substance enters our body, the immune system produces antibodies to fight against the foreign substance. For some, the immune system inaccurately recognises the foreign substance (allergen) as an invader and starts to generate antibodies against it.

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Published on 12th September 2022

Intellectual disability is a term used when a person has difficulty understanding, concentrating, learning and remembering new things in their everyday life. Intellectual disability is not an illness, but it does require people to have some support for daily living.

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