There are often long waiting periods for available accommodations. Planning ahead also can make the transition of moving into a nursing home much easier. Talk with your family and caregivers about what services you will need.
stools) o Cushingâs Syndrome: refers to signs and symptoms associated with excess cortisol in the body, regardless of the cause; caused by long-term use of glucocorticoids to treat other conditions, such as asthma or rheumatoid arthritis
Low Cortisol Symptoms. When the adrenal glands become inactive or fail to produce sufficient amounts of cortisol, the condition is called primary hypoadrenalism. Another name for this condition is Addisonâs disease, an autoimmune disease where antibodies are sent to attack the adrenal cortex.