by Vladimire Herard | Apr 23, 2023 | Geriatrics, Long Term Care, Management, Medicine, Pharmacy
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral infection that affects the nerve endings in the skin. While anyone can develop shingles, the risk is higher in seniors due to their weakened immune systems. Long-term care and pharmacy professionals play a critical...
by Vladimire Herard | Apr 23, 2023 | Long Term Care, Geriatrics, Management, Medicine, Pharmacy
Shingles is a viral infection that can cause a painful rash, blisters, and nerve pain. The condition is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. While shingles can affect people of all ages, it is more common...
by Vladimire Herard | Apr 23, 2023 | Geriatrics, Long Term Care, Management, Medicine, Pharmacy
Shingles is a painful and sometimes debilitating condition that affects millions of people each year. While shingles can affect people of all ages, it is more common among seniors due to age-related declines in immune function. Treating shingles among seniors involves...
by Vladimire Herard | Apr 23, 2023 | Geriatrics, Long Term Care, Management, Medicine, Pharmacy
Shingles is a viral infection caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. It can cause a painful, blistering rash that typically appears on one side of the body. Shingles is more common among seniors due to age-related declines in immune function. The treatment...
by Vladimire Herard | Apr 23, 2023 | Geriatrics, Long Term Care, Management, Medicine, Pharmacy
Shingles is a painful and often debilitating condition caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox. Seniors are at a higher risk of developing shingles due to age-related declines in immune function. Treating shingles among...
by Vladimire Herard | Apr 23, 2023 | Geriatrics, Long Term Care, Management, Medicine, Pharmacy
Shingles is a painful and potentially serious viral infection that affects seniors more commonly than younger individuals. Seniors are more susceptible to the disease due to age-related declines in immune function. The treatment of shingles among seniors requires a...
