Homewatch Caregivers Eye on Health

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Each month, Homewatch Caregivers provides information and educational resources on home and health care issues for our clients and trusted partners in the Northwest Arkansas community. This month's Eye on Health focuses on arthritis and mental health awareness.

Arthritis Awareness: Understanding, Coping and Caring

It begins as an ache in a specific joint, and can snowball into pain so severe that one can barely move on certain days. Arthritis is a common condition that can affect one's every day activities. The ability to lift, bend, grasp objects, and even walk are impaired or disabled by this chronic condition. Often, the joint pain reduces a person's quality of life, simply because they cannot perform the seemingly simple tasks of shopping, cleaning, or moving objects. Severe forms of arthritis can be disabling and can affect many aspects of daily living. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of every three Americans (an estimated 70 million people) is affected by one of the more than 100 types of arthritis. Read complete article...

The Truth About Arthritis

"Feeling fine yesterday...why so tired today?" There are daily variations in the duration and severity of symptoms for arthritis. People living with the disease face constant challenges of changing capabilities because of the symptoms of arthritis. The inconsistency of arthritis can even lead some people to believe the disease is "all in your head," when in fact it varies day to day. Myth: Arthritis is an old person's disease. Fact: Arthritis can happen at any age. Myth: Arthritis is induced by cold, wet climate. Fact: Climate is neither the cause nor the cure. Weather does not affect the course of arthritis, but may affect symptoms. Some arthritis patients may be more physically sensitive to temperature changes, barometric pressure, and humidity than others. Myth: Arthritis is caused by a poor diet. Fact: It is certain that a nutritious, well-balanced diet and healthy weight improves health and wellness for everyone. There is no scientific evidence that specific foods prevent or cause arthritis. Myth: Arthritis can be cured. Fact: Much has been done to find better treatments for this disease, but a cure has yet to be found.

ElderChoices Medicaid Waiver Provider We are now a fully qualified provider of respite and homemaker services for participants of the ElderChoices Medicaid waiver program. Call us at 479-442-7973 for more details.

Homewatch CareGivers of Northwest Arkansas provides non-medical in-home care services for all members of your family. We specialize in companionship and personal care for seniors, long-term care for the disabled, and post-surgical recuperative and respite care for people of all ages. Caring for a family member is a rewarding, complex and at times daunting undertaking. Our highly knowledgeable staff can also help connect family members to other area resources, such as home health agencies, adult activity centers and family support groups. To discover how Homewatch CareGivers can help with your home care needs, call us anytime at 479-442-7973 or visit us online at HomewatchCaregivers.com/nwarkansas. Sincerely, Brad Lawless Owner and Director of Community Relations Homewatch Caregivers of Northwest Arkansas