Welcome to May, a month dedicated to honoring the significance of all forms of communication and hearing in our everyday lives! Better Speech and Hearing Month serves as a reminder of the vital role that speech, language, and hearing play... Read More
With speech, language, and swallowing disorders common in adults following stroke, head and neck cancer, and a variety of other illnesses and injuries, Oaklawn’s speech-language pathologists encourage residents to learn the signs—and seek an evaluation—if they have concerns about themselves... Read More
Nurse Cindy started her nursing career in 1990 after graduating from Indiana University. Cindy started as an orthopedic floor nurse and practiced for 10 years in public health in Indianapolis. Cindy has 20 years of experience in home care and... Read More
Caring for your feet: Wash your feet daily with soap and water. Pat your feet dry and be sure to dry the skin between your toes. Keep your feet moisturized. Put lotion on the tops and bottoms of your feet,... Read More
What is Lymphedema? Lymphedema is swelling due to build-up of lymph fluid in the body. Lymph nodes act like a drain in your sink. If the drain is clogged, the fluid cannot drain. It usually occurs in the arms or... Read More
Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease and affects 18.2 million Americans aged 20 and older. Key risk factors for heart disease: High blood pressure High cholesterol Smoking Other medical conditions and lifestyle choices that increase... Read More
According to the National Institutes of Health, the annual incidence of diabetic foot ulcers worldwide is between 9.1 to 26.1 million. Around 15 to 25% of patients with diabetes mellitus will develop a diabetic foot ulcer during their lifetime. Prevention... Read More
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there are five steps you should follow to wash your hands the right way. 5 Steps to Washing Your Hands the Right Way Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or... Read More
What are pressure injuries? Once called bedsores, pressure injuries are localized damage to the skin and underlying soft tissue. They form over bony prominences (like the tailbone and heels) or in relation to medical devices (like a catheter tubing pressing... Read More
You have sustained a wound, now what do you do? Wash your hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer, if available. You can also wear medical gloves, if readily available. Stop the bleeding. Clean the wound with mild soap... Read More