Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly or Assisted Living Facilities must meet care and safety standards set by the State and are licensed and inspected by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (CCL).
Since a deep vein thrombosis can be the precursor to serious health hazards, post hospitalization typically involves the use of medications like Warfarin long term and subsequently, a blood coagulation test regularly to monitor the thickness of the blood. Thick blood has many causes, but a sedentary lifestyle and a lack of mobility are some of the most common.
Your doctor is likely do these tests: 1  Physical exam to check for swollen hands and painful, swollen joints. 2  Blood test, which can determine whether you have a certain antibody in your blood that is associated with mixed connective tissue disease. 3  Preparing for your appointment.our doctor is likely do these tests: 1  Physical exam to check for swollen hands and painful, swollen joints. 2  Blood test, which can determine whether you have a certain antibody in your blood that is associated with mixed connective tissue disease. 3  Preparing for your appointment.