Judging a Nursing Home
Choosing a nursing home is not always a choice but sometimes it is a mandate. Time is up in the hospital and the patient must go somewhere. If not home then a nursing home may be the only solution. The author of this article had what seemed the luxury of time and used it well. […]
Therapy Dogs – Good Dog Foundation
The Good Dog Foundation, based in Brooklyn NY. Rachel McPherson, Founder and President for 25 years, is our guest and shares the attributes of a therapy dog. Rachel helped change regulations that now permits therapy dogs into health facilities where their presence is so needed and appreciated. The benefits and rewards of talking with their […]
Understanding Arthritis
Susan Nesci – Chief Public Health and Policy Officer with the Arthritis Foundation joined us to update and inform on what many people do not generally know about types of arthritis and new developments. Discussed are details of such arthritic conditions as Gout. The importance and use of canes. Every 1 pound of weight equals […]
Tackling Medicine Noncompliance: Challenges and Solutions for Patients and Healthcare Providers
“When Patients Don’t Fill Their Prescriptions” discusses the problem of medication nonadherence among patients, which refers to the failure of patients to follow their prescribed medications. Nonadherence is a significant concern for healthcare providers because it can lead to complications and worse health outcomes for patients. In a study conducted by Harvard Medical School, it […]
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ELDERLY AND THE YOUNG? … “THE PASSAGE OF TIME”
While everything seems to be changing at breakneck speeds, the hopes and dreams of what is ahead is a common thread shared by every generation. Getting old is challenging and complicated. Demystifying Your Aging Parents’ New Stage of Life discusses how understanding the developmental stages of elderly people can help their adult children communicate better […]
Nasal Humming
Humming Can Help Ease Nasal Problems – Keeping the sinuses healthy and infection-free requires ventilation and keeping air flowing smoothly between the sinus and nasal cavities. And what better way to keep air moving through the sinuses and nasal cavity than by humming a tune? The Claim: Humming Can Ease Sinus Problems, Anahad O’Connor, The New […]
Underactive Thyroid and Pregnancy
“When women think about pregnancy, the thyroid gland is seldom the first thing that leaps to mind. Nestled in the neck, the gland makes hormones that govern metabolism, helping to regulate body weight, heart rate and a host of other factors.” “Prenatal Testing of Thyroid Is Debated” discusses the risks associated with thyroid disorders during […]
Infectious Disease – Caution is Better (and Smarter) than Bravery!
I became intimately aware of the danger of Cellulitis several weeks ago when an almost unnoticeable break in the skin of my index finger, within days blossomed into an infection and brought on symptoms of overall body ache and uncontrollable chills as well as elevated temperature. Confusing these with the onset of the flu I […]
Weight Avoidance – A Holiday Tradition
The holidays have arrived and so has the food. Here are some common sense suggestions to enjoy what’s to eat while making room for satisfaction and not regrets.
Do You Know a Parish Nurse?
Do you know a Parish Nurse? Do you know what a Parish Nurse does? MaryJean Tague, Parish Nurse Coordinator with St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT met with Dennis and Dawn to discuss this growing trend in health and wellness.Parish nurses tend to work with one large congregation or several small ones to help provide connections […]