When adults teach children about manners, they might remind them to say ‘please’ by prompting, ‘What’s the magic word?’ This…
Palliative Care
What is palliative care? Fairly new on the health care scene (within the last decade or so), palliative care is…
National Home Care and Hospice Month The National Association for Home Care & Hospice celebrates November as Home Care and…
Preparing for Surgery or Treatment with ‘Prehab’ Patients who undergo surgeries, or other aggressive treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation,…
The Skinny on Limiting Sugar We’ve been warned about the dangers of consuming too much sugar, but now the FDA…
Coping with a serious illness is challenging in itself, from emotional strain to related treatments that can cause physical upset…
New Shingles Protection Shows Promise for Seniors If you’ve ever suffered through chickenpox, then you’re at risk for shingles. Although…
Book of the Month Medical innovations have resulted in remarkable lifesaving advances. If a person’s heart or breathing stops, or…