Jul
29
2013
My Mother has recently begun to complain more and more about arthritis pain. At best, she is slow moving these days and professes fear of falling. But she has frequently mentioned arthritic pain in her knees, which...
Jul
24
2013
Positive Attitude is Protection
New research shows that our aging population, and many of our elderly parents, can reverse some of the negative health issues associated with a lonely life. Yes, having a positive approach and attitude can help!
The...
Jul
08
2013
Lifestyle and Family History Play Big Role
My father suffered from occasional attacks of gout. I know he was in pain, and suffered through the intense joint pain on his big toe.
So what, exactly, is gout? Probably the best medical...
Jul
02
2013
Safety, Simplicity, Supervision
I am preparing homecare staff to assist an elderly woman with Alzheimer's. Usually, her husband is the primary caregiver, but he has been admitted to a rehab facility for recovery from knee replacement surgery. Of primary importance...
Jun
13
2013
There is growing scientific evidence which shows support for the concept that nutrition and diet can help prevent memory loss -- as well as improve memory in elderly patients already diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
Certain food groups can result in memory improvement for...
Jun
07
2013
Annual Screening is VERY Important
Prostate cancer is the number one form of cancer among men in the U.S., with 240,000 new cases diagnosed every year (according to the American Cancer Society). An estimated 11 percent of all men who...
May
31
2013
Planning for Next Steps at Home
Due in part to the Affordable Care Act - as we have mentioned previously in our blog - hospitals will be vulnerable to Medicare reimbursement reductions due to patient re-admissions within 30 days of...
May
22
2013
Benefits Elders Aging in Place
They are called Elder Communities, Over 55+ communities, Assisted Living facilities, or simply Retirement Communities. And there is a reason why more and more are being constructed across the country. Investors understand the volume of...
May
14
2013
Dialysis is a medical process which helps your kidneys continue to function properly. In a healthy man or woman, the kidneys filter your blood to rid the body of harmful wastes, excess salt, and water. When kidneys are unhealthy,...
May
08
2013
Fortunately for many of us, the domestic business opportunity for healthcare (which includes everything from hospital construction to drug development) is both expanding, and localized. In many cities across the country, trends are showing new products and innovation are...