Even if You Have No Symptoms, Could You Have High Blood Pressure?
The magic numbers for a healthy target blood pressure (BP) reading used to be 120/80. In 2003, that was reviewed and changed by a panel
The magic numbers for a healthy target blood pressure (BP) reading used to be 120/80. In 2003, that was reviewed and changed by a panel
Be a safe swimmer. Water sports and fireworks are two of the biggest pastimes for Fourth of July celebrations, and these are both linked to
May 11 – 17 is National Nursing Home Week. Celebrate a Hawaiian Theme for National Nursing Home Week 2014. In Hawaii, the word “aloha” has a
To be an effective Nursing Assistant, you must have excellent communication skills. You will be communicating throughout your daily activities with patients, their family and
Congratulations, Laura N.! Laura is our February Tuition Reimbursement Winner for South Dakota! They will be getting a check from us soon. You could be
Ever feel like you must have accidentally skipped that class on how to navigate and grow your career? You wonder who really need to know
What is Multitasking? At some settings, nursing assistants are expected to take care of more than six patients in each shift. This is where your
1. Say a cheery “Hello!” in the morning. Do you plod into the office, eyes down, shoulders slumped, and immediately start work? If so, you’re
Anyone want to grill out at the barbeque? Go out for ice cream? Share some fruity, ice-cold white wine? Not so much, huh? These things
When you care for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia at home — either theirs or yours — a time when you need more help will
When you care for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia at home — either theirs or yours — a time when you need more help will
Games for seniors are very beneficial because they can improve a senior’s quality of life. Wouldn’t you agree? Games and activities can bring people together
When Shelli was a new scrub nurse with only six months experience, she failed to anticipate that the surgeon would need a particular scalpel. Immediately,
Advances in genetics and pharmaceuticals could lead to a cure for dementia by 2020, according to United Kingdom Secretary of Health Jeremy Hunt. “Finding drugs
When you’re a caregiver, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and feel as if you’re the only one who can do the care giving work. You