Health & Medicine
April 09, 2012
4 Cutting Edge Technologies that will Change the Face of Caregiving
Over the next few years the senior care industry will experience rapid changes in technology that will aid care. The rapid changes are due in part to several factors: we are seeing a huge growth in th... Read More
March 01, 2012
5 Tips for Accompanying Seniors on Doctor Visits
Accompanying seniors on doctor visits is an important part of the caregiver role. And even if the senior you love is still self-sufficient, you may find it very beneficial to accompany them on appoint... Read More
February 27, 2012
Aging Eyes May be the Cause of Many Ailments Associated with Aging
As we age the lens of our eyes gradually yellow and our pupils narrow. As this happens, less and less sunlight can penetrate the lens to reach the key areas of the eye. Studies are now showing that th... Read More
February 23, 2012
Staying Hydrated
Stay Hydrated to Stay Sharp Your sudden crankiness might indicate that you need a tall glass of water. New research from the University of Connecticut’s Human Performance Lab indicates that even mild ... Read More
February 20, 2012
Judi Dench: Spotlight on Macular Degeneration
Dame Judi Dench just announced that she suffers from macular degeneration. The Oscar winning, British actress, best known for her roles as M in James Bond and Queen Elizabeth I in Shakespeare in Love,... Read More
December 12, 2011
Guide to a Speedy Recovery
credit: Christian Broadcasting Network Hospital stays can be uncomfortable, daunting and incredibly inconvenient. More often than not, surgery itself is over and done with fairly quickly, whereas th... Read More
December 12, 2011
Planning Successful Surgery
credit: Christian Broadcasting Network Finding the Right Surgeon When it comes time to select a surgeon for your operation, be sure to choose wisely. Unlike a primary care physician, you likely will... Read More
December 08, 2011
Finding the Right Doctor - Christian Broadcasting Network
credit: Christian Broadcasting Network Selecting a Doctor Michael F. Roizen, M.D. of the Cleveland Clinic shares the steps you should take to go about the process of selecting a primary care physici... Read More
December 08, 2011
Medication and Technology - Christian Broadcasting Network
credit: Christian Broadcasting Network The New Age of Electronic Prescriptions is Here Did you know 20% of doctors are using electronic prescriptions to prevent errors made in medication distributio... Read More
November 28, 2011
Medication Management
Have you ever forgotten to take your daily multi-vitamin? I have to admit that between making sure the kids are ready for school and shuffling off to work, it’s often not a high priority on my list of... Read More
November 28, 2011
Managing your Medications
Proper medication management is vitally important for seniors’ daily care, over-all health and well-being. According to the Federal Drug Administration, medication misuse often causes falls, moodiness... Read More
November 28, 2011
Managing a Hospital Stay
Knowing what to do before entering the hospital can often be as important as what happens while in the hospital. Although there are wonderful and dedicated staff members there to care for you, they ar... Read More