A Fruitful Way to Retain and Lengthen Your Youth
Hormones are an important part of the human body, but their level keeps on changing over the years. Getting bioidentical hormone therapy is the best way to fight with this complication.
Category : Health Care : Health & Medical
Who is Responsible For Our Health Care Problems?
32 Million Americans are without health insurance. Many Americans thought that our new health program would be a God send, free insurance without worry. Now we find that health insurance is not free and with a requirement that we must all have insurance by 2014 or face fines it may be a real nightma
Senior Care: Tips for Making Summer Fun
After spending months inside, sheltered from the cold, we are all eager to soak up the summer sun. Seniors are just as anxious to get outdoors.
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses
Ways to incorporate systems thinking in quality and safety education for healthcare delivery are discussed.
2015 - Patient Safety Goal Review
The goals listed below are the items identified by the Joint Commission for Health Care Accreditation for 2015. Each year the JC identifies the goals that it feels will help improve the levels of patient care and safety in health care organizations around the world. These goals were developed by a p
Waivers to Affordable Care Act
Currently thirty or so companies and organizations, from the fast food giant McDonald's (115,000) to Maverick County (1), have applied for and received waivers excluding them from the current healthcare legislation/requirements. These entities will not be required to adhere to the minimum annua
How to Make Your Own Personal Health Record
Preparing and maintaining your own personal health record, or PHR, is advisable regardless of your health. In an emergency, it could be a lifesaver. Your personal health record contains information specific to you and your health history.Knowing and understanding your personal health his
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Stress and the Mind-Body Connection in Chronic Fatigue
This article reviews the potential causes and physiology behind chronic fatigue syndrome. It discusses stress and the mind-body connection in chronic fatigue which can make recovery much more difficult if left unaddressed. It also lists some natural medicines that can be helpful in improving energy
Why Local Doctors Are the Best
The term "local doctors" refers to a group of neighborhood practitioners in the field of medicine, health and pure science. In today's world we need specialized advice for ensuring good health. There are lots of unwanted and uncontrollable health hazards.
Sample Activity Progress Notes
Writing activity progress notes can be time consuming but it is an important aspect of documentation. F-tag 248 clearly states that there must be a method in which each resident's program of activities is monitored. There are many ways to complete progress notes. Below are two examples of a qua
Mobility Aids for Seniors Make Life Easier
Mobility aids for seniors can range from canes, walkers and wheelchairs that are designed to assist them in walking, standing and moving from place to place. Rollators are designed for adults who can
Medical Alarm Systems- These Can Save Your Life
Emergency medical alert systems ensure that your elder or loved one is kept safe and sound when you are away or with them. Once the button is pressed, the emergency call center interacts with the person and simultaneously contacts the emergency help provider.
Assisted Living in Norristown, PA
Assisted living facilities in Norristown, Pennsylvania bridge the gap between independent living and nursing home facilities. The residents live independently, but can also also have help with services such as meals, cleaning, laundry and personal care. Some of the assisted living communities in Nor
Eye Care for Senior Citizens
Is declining eyesight apart of getting older? Well the answer to that question is yes and no. for us older Americans who fail to get the proper preventive care, our vision will continue to get worse w
Getting Rid of a Cold Using Home Remedies
The common cold is a major concern for people from all over the world and hence the need to look at different kinds of cold remedies. The average person will get between 2 and 4 colds in a year. It can also manifest together with a cough which with time can cause chest pains and a general discomfort
Reach Out And Touch Someone: How To Find Touch After Loss
After the loss of a spouse, many caregivers want more physical touch but don't know how to get it; here are some creative ways to get that need met.
Palliative Care: What You Need to Know About Treatment Choices
The majority of medical care delivered today in the United States is curative care. The bad thing about the purely curative mindset is that we focus on cure and forget about many other important needs. People facing serious and life threatening disease need a support system that can focus on the big
Medicare Supplement Comparison Shopping - Avoiding Ripped Off Retirement
It is imminent that you comparison shop to ensure that you are getting the best deal available for you on a Medicare supplement policy. Although I realize that I am most likely preaching to the choir, so many people do not take the time to comparison shop that this advice deserves the occasional rep
What is the difference between council owned care homes and privately owned care homes?
What is the difference between private owned and council owned care homes? Most families living in UK has been asking themselves this question frequently and have never got a convincing answer. Here i
Head Lice Can Be Frustrating
Head Lice can be both embarrassing and frustrating at the same time. First, there is no need to be embarrassed. Many clean and healthy people are exposed to and get lice everyday. With today's fast paced world and many households having both parents working, many kids are placed in day cares or