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About West Nile Virus in Erie CountyMosquito Pool in City of Erie Tests PositiveErie County Health Department announced that the second mosquito pool  test this year turned up positive for the...

Mosquito Pool in the City of Erie Tests Positive   The Erie County Health Department announced that the second mosquito pool test this year has turned up positive for the virus in Erie...

Home Safety is a Priority for Erie Seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease Falls are the most common cause of injuries among senior citizens and the top reason for a hospital admission for trauma...

BrightStar Care of Erie Supports Families Living with Alzheimer’s or Dementia    Dementia is a mental decline that interferes with a person’s daily life, and is not a...

Erie Seniors Suffering from Loneliness Are At Risk of Health Problems and Premature DeathLack of contact with others is a serious issue among seniors. Sometimes, a senior has no local network of...

Long-Distance Caregiving Presents Unique ChallengesIf you find yourself in the long-distance caregiving role, here is a summary of things to keep in mind. Experienced caregivers recommend that you...

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects predominately dopamine-producing (“dopaminergic”) neurons in a specific area of the brain called substantia...

What makes nurses so special? We believe it is a special combination of head and heart. They have the knowledge and clinical expertise to provide the very best care as well as genuine compassion...

Erie Seniors: March is National Kidney Month! Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major public health concern. CKD often goes undetected until it is very advanced (when someone would need dialysis...

In most cases, Erie seniors suffering from a sleep disorder can be easily treated after being diagnosed with a specific disorder. CPAP is one particular form of treatment. This involves using a...