Health Care

Pets Are Good For Your Health!

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Are Pets Really Good For Your Health? If you are already a pet owner, I probably do not have to do much to convince you that pets are good for your health. If you are the type of dog walker who makes sure little Fluffy Puffy are all snug in their matching  dog snuggies, or even...
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Understanding Medicare Advantage

Understanding Medicare Advantage

Do You Understand The Basics Of Medicare Advantage Plans Some of our readers qualify for Medicare benefits. A lot more of them help take care of parents, or other family members, who rely upon this giant government health plan for their health services. Because Medicare Advantage plans have become popular alternatives, and because we...
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Chairs And Beds For Physical Problems And Comfort

Chairs And Beds For Physical Problems And Comfort

Are Special Chairs And Beds Just For The Elderly? A lot of older or disabled people actually have trouble getting in an out of bed. When they do get in their beds, they may have trouble finding a comfortable position to rest in. Even chairs can present a problem. Much of our furniture has...
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Taking Medication Inappropriately Can Make You Sick!

Taking Medication Inappropriately Can Make You Sick!

By  Eva Mor, PhD                    Mr. B. was an elderly gentleman who called our agency asking us to help him out five hours a day, seven days a week – just with house chores, shopping, food preparation, and escorting him to doctor visits.         He was independently handling his relationship with doctors, as well as his medication...
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Demise Of The Donut Hole?

Demise Of The Donut Hole?

by Elena DiRosa Last week, I asked my grandmother why she wasn’t eating her pasta. “Oh, you know my stomach, the acid just gets to me. I can’t eat anything anymore. ” This sparked a long conversation about her health problems, and how she manages them. With over 9 medical conditions and twelve medications,...
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Can You Hear Us Now?

Can You Hear Us Now?

Worldwide Hearing Loss Article by Joan McKechnie BSc Hons Audiology & Speech Pathology. She would like to invite you to learn more at her hearing loss blog. ———————————————– The most recent estimate of hard of hearing in the US suggests that nearly 38 million Americans suffer from hearing loss, approximately 12% of the population....
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