Shopping and Handling Groceries Guidelines During COVID-19 Pandemic
Source: Saginaw County Health Department
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10 Early Signs of Parkinson’s Disease
It can be hard to tell if you or a loved one has Parkinson’s disease (PD). Below are 10 signs that you might have the disease. No single one of these signs means that you should worry, but if you have more than one sign you should consider making an appointment to talk to your doctor. Tremor Have …
Easter Blessings
Have a blessed Easter. May the risen Lord bless you abundantly and bring lots of happiness to you and your family. – Jami Dobson RN, BSN
Understanding Parkinson’s – Statistics
Who Has Parkinson’s? Nearly one million will be living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in the U.S. by 2020, which is more than the combined number of people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy and Lou Gehrig’s disease (or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Approximately 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with PD each year. More than 10 million people worldwide …
You can help prevent the spread of COVID-19
Know How it Spreads There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). Through respiratory droplets …
April – Parkinson’s Awareness Month
April is Parkinsons Awareness Month. Every day with Parkinson’s disease (PD) can feel different. Having a plan in place can better prepare us for the challenges Parkinson’s may present. April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. This year, we want to encourage everyone in the PD community to take actionable steps to #Plan4PD and share ways that …
Special Michigan Store Hours During COVID-19 Pandemic
Stores throughout Michigan are offering special shopping hours for older adults in response to COVID-19. We applaud this move! Here is a current list of special shopping hours at stores with large footprints in Michigan. #StayHomeStaySafe
Hands Only CPR
A friendly reminder…Doing CPR on a client, family member, or stranger could disperse the virus. The American Red Cross and the American Heart Association recommend that if you find yourself in a CPR situation, that compression, or hands on only resuscitation be done. If possible, the mouth and nose of the victim should be …
Michigan COVID-19 Resources
The Michigan.gov site is a great resource on the most up to date information on COVID-19. We continue to use this site to keep our clients and staff supplied with the most up to date information. If you still have questions they have a COVID-19 Hotline: 1-888-535-6136 Daily 8a – 5p