Photo Credit: Wix What is Down Syndrome Down syndrome is the most common type of chromosomal condition diagnosed in the United States with about one in every 640 babies born with it. It occurs due to presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21 (Trisomy of chromosome 21), resulting in multiple complications. With improved medical care, life expectancy of people born with down syndrome has greatly increased between 1960 to 2007 from 10 years of age to 47 years of age. Down Syn

The importance of understanding how serious suicide is, and the impacts it has on families and communities "Suicide," a word that can bring in many mixed emotions and feelings. For some, it's traumatic to hear either because they have a lost a friend or family member to it, or they themselves have been thinking about committing it. And for others, it's foreign to them as they don't really know what it means. This article is to address how it is a public and medical issue in t

Introduction Choking is a serious and potentially life-threatening emergency that occurs when food or an object blocks the airway, preventing air from entering the lungs. Children 5 years old or younger are at the greatest risk, because they are at a stage where they explore their environment by putting objects into their mouths, while their chewing and swallowing skills are still developing. Common causes of choking in children Certain foods are choking hazards for young ch

Early detection of dementia https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/dementia Dementia is a term for several diseases that affect memory, thinking, and the ability to perform daily activities. Dementia has become one of the major health challenges among the elderly; it can be emotional and physical strain, and dementia patients need constant care, which can be overwhelming for caregivers, who provide on average 5 hours of care and supervision per day. Dementia is just

When someone you love is facing cancer, joy and fear often sit side by side. One moment you’re bracing for the next update; the next, a small laugh reminds you your heart can still find light. These brief sparks don’t erase the hard parts, but they soften the edges and help you keep going. Even in difficult seasons, noticing one gentle moment can support your resilience.

I know that moment when someone first says 'hospice' — the stomach drops, the room spins, everything inside says no, not yet. I've sat with families feeling exactly that. As an RN, case manager, family member and friend, I've seen how that one word can stop everything cold. But let me show you what families miss until someone explains it this way: HOSPICE = Home Oriented Support & Peace In Challenging Experiences Not "giving up." Not "last resort." Not "lights out." Thi