Sixty years ago, a family with a sick child could call their doctor, and, in a couple of hours, see him or her at the front curb, emerging with the well-known “black bag.” Times have changed, but at l
How Do I Properly Give an Insulin Shot?
Watch this short video on how to properly give an insulin shot.
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Geriatric Care Managers – How & Why We Can Help You
Objective planning for life’s major transitions is very difficult for all of us. It is especially hard if you are faced with negative rather than positive changes, when there are more options than you
New Technology Provides Discreet Hearing Aid Options
If you suffer from hearing loss, you’re not alone. Nearly 20 percent of American adults suffer from hearing loss. And as you age, the possibility of hearing loss increases. Thirty percent of Americans
Caring for Elderly Parents
How to care for elderly parents is a major concern of many families and adult children, but how to ensure good health care, find the right living situation, and handle legal questions is often complic
Getting Loved Ones to Accept Assisted Living
Convincing an elderly or senior loved one to move from the comfort of a home he or she has known for many years into an assisted living situation can be one of the toughest hurdles for families to acc
How to Buy a Mobility Scooter
Mobility scooters are a popular way for people with some mobility problems to get around in their homes, the grocery store, the shopping mall and other important areas in their neighborhood. If you ar
Hip Replacement Options
The hip joint consists of two main bones; the femur or thigh bone and the pelvis. The joint itself consists of a portion of the femur known as the femoral head (a “ball” shaped piece of bone) wh
Life After Stroke: Advice For Physical and Emotional Recovery
Did you know a stroke occurs every 40 seconds on average? About 795,000 Americans suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year, according to the American Stroke Association. If you or a loved one has su
Helpful or Hurtful: Should You Keep Taking Fish Oil Supplements?
Every day, millions of Americans take supplements to get the vitamins and nutrients their bodies need to stay healthy. Like many others, you might take a daily fish oil supplement to get the benefits