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3 Vision Impairments That Are Linked to Diabetes

They say our eyes are the windows to the world, but we may take them for granted until our vision becomes compromised. Since diabetes can affect almost every part of the body, literally from head to toe, diabetics are at a greater risk for both minor vision impairments as well as blindness. If you or your senior loved one has been diagnosed with diabetes, be especially mindful of these top eye conditions that can particularly affect diabetics, according to the American Diabetes Association: Glaucoma: Since those with diabetes are as much as 40% more likely to contract glaucoma, it’s crucial...

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Signs of Diabetes: Home & Hearth Caregivers Outlines Symptoms of Each Diabetes Type

One of the common myths of diabetes is that it’s a one-size-fits-all condition. The reality, however, is that the symptoms, risk factors, and treatment plans can differ greatly between type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. To help clarify, the Illinois senior home care experts at Home & Hearth Caregivers provide the following breakdown to help make it easier to know the different signs of diabetes and other important facts. Gestational Diabetes Gestational diabetes, not surprisingly, is the type of diabetes that impacts pregnant women, typically displaying at around the 24th week of pregnancy. Gestational diabetes affects both the mom-to-be...

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Understanding the Signs and Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease

Those who provide care for a senior loved one know when something seems a bit “off”. You become so familiar with the person’s mannerisms, routines, and daily life that even the slightest change can be glaringly obvious. And when something out of the ordinary becomes apparent to you – even if not yet noticeable to others – it’s important to pay attention, take notes, and bring them to the attention of the doctor. One condition that often sneaks up on seniors is Parkinson’s disease. The symptoms can begin so innocuously that they may seem to be normal aspects of aging,...

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At Home & Hearth Caregivers, we are proud to offer compassionate, family-like in-home care, respite care, and Alzheimer’s and dementia care services to seniors and families throughout Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, McHenry Counties, including the following cities and towns:

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