The rates of chronic disease, like diabetes and heart disease, are rising in the United States. With an estimated 45 percent of the population suffering from at least one chronic…
One of the positive things that has emerged during this pandemic is increased access to medical providers via technology. Technology can be intimidating at first, but once you get the…
By: Mary Pipher Writer, activist and psychologist Mary Pipher’s book centers on the issue of women’s experiences aging and growing older, which sounds as if it might be depressing or…
The plan of care (POC) for an individual is used to determine what type of problems, needs or challenges an individual may have, tasks or action steps to address those…
I actually love this question. If you are on social media, you have probably noticed a lot of people throwing around privacy terminology, including HIPPA and HIPAA, also referred to…
Jim Pedersen Veterans re-enter the workforce for a variety of reasons. They may miss working, need a little extra income to boost their retirement pay, or lose a job a…
Latorius Adams Caregivers are great at planning ahead and managing unexpected health crises, but with COVID-19 you may not have time to plan or sort through the rapidly changing and…
My Dad was hospitalized last month. My brother and I attempted to step in and assist with managing the house and bills, until he was feeling stronger. We quickly learned…
By Arghavan Almony, M.D., Diabetic Eye and Retina Specialist, Carolina Eye Associates Did you know that diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in working-age Americans? Diabetes affects nearly 30…
My widowed mother is living alone in her home of 25 years. She needs some assistance with daily tasks as she no longer drives, and we’ve noticed some cognitive decline.…
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