The Greatest Generation Doesn’t Ask for Help
June 6, 2024 “The Greatest Generation Doesn’t Ask for Help”. I wrote this several years ago while in my Home Care Business. Today seems so appropriate to bring it out again. I knew a lot of people that could wear that Greatest Generation label. For the survivors of that generation, unfortunately they won’t be with […]
Orphan Boomers & Stubborn Parents?
Parents Stubborn? DRIVING ISSUES? Having That Hard Talk With Your Folks! ORPHAN BOOMERS Why are There so Many Orphan Boomers? Orphan Boomers….Many people fall into the category of being Orphan Adults, Elder Orphans or Kinless. They may not be aware of the terms, the limitations, and pitfalls that those words represent, even though they apply […]
DISRESPECTING SLEEP
Sleep… we know babies need lots of it and fight as they might, growing kids need it too. But what about adults? Many of us are disrespecting sleep by cheating, not getting enough and may paying a price. Evan L. Stepp, MD, is a Pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Stepp is in the Division […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Real Men Don’t See Doctors
“REAL MEN DON’T SEE DOCTORS” Real men don’t ask for directions, and now researchers are saying the reluctance to ask for help may not just mean they get lost. It may also take a toll on their health. Believing the ideal man is the strong, silent type who does not complain about pain were only half […]