Emergencies happen, that’s just life. As a healthcare provider I spend a fair amount of time each month in our local emergency departments. Looking around, I see most of the…

It’s hurricane season and there is a lot of information available to us this time of the year on how to prepare for a natural disaster. How is it different…

As our aging population grows, we are seeing more and more older adults living alone in their later years. The term Elder Orphan refers to that life situation that man…

As we grow older, our body goes through many changes. Some of those changes affect the way we metabolize and use the medications we take. It’s very important to see your…

At our staff meeting today, our care management team was talking about how many confusing terms there are out there. Many of our clients and their families are confused by…

A client of mine asked me yesterday why she has to have physical therapy and occupational therapy. While the two therapies have the same goals for her (in this case…

Our population is aging. By the year 2020, the number of older adults over age 65 will be greater than the number of children under five. That is an historical…

It’s the beginning of cold and flu season and the newspapers are full of store fliers selling cold and flu medication to ease your symptoms. Did you know that many…

A clinical trial is a research study to determine if a particular treatment or medical strategy is safe and effective for the general population. These research studies occur in several…

Agnosia is a condition where individuals have difficulty processing sensory information. Typically the result of a stroke, traumatic brain injury or a dementia, Agnosia can come in many forms, including…

In August 2017, new legislation was signed into law that may change the way you view hearing aids and amplification devices. Most individuals are aware that prescription hearing aids can…