10 Ways to Avoid Overeating This Holiday Season
We’ve all done it before, overeating during the Holiday Season is easy to do. We have work parties, school celebrations, family and friend gatherings and
We’ve all done it before, overeating during the Holiday Season is easy to do. We have work parties, school celebrations, family and friend gatherings and
Cultural competency, or how we understand and view other people can greatly impact our work in the healthcare field. One of the greatest assets we
Many of us have gone through cultural competency training either at work or in a class. Many more of us have encountered situations that have
The month of December recognizes older driver safety and the importance of helping older adults stay active and safe in their communities. For many older
5 Ways to Prevent Infections Despite sanitary requirements, infections are spread each day in hospitals and healthcare facilities. Most people wouldn’t think of the possibility
As we looked at, social work is a large and important field in the healthcare system. If you are passionate about working with people and
As we previously learned, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is an agency within the Health and Human Services Department of the United States. Its
What is an EHR? Electronic health records (EHR) are patient health information that is compiled in a digital format. These are generated by the healthcare
The month of May is the National Stroke Awareness Month. It is a good time of year to review what the signs of a stroke
As previously shared, it is common for adults over the age of 65 to be living with more than one health problem, known as comorbidity.
It is estimated that three quarters of adults age 65 and older are living with more than three health problems. This is significant in working
This week I thought I would highlight the role of a home health aide. A home health aide has a significant role in ensuring a
Caregivers care for adults and children who need assistance with their medical care or activities of daily living. The Family Caregiver Alliance estimates that in
Earlier this week we explored what a certified nurse aide is, and what the necessary skills are. Here is a closer look at the job
A large part of healthcare for the elderly or those in emergency situations can be dictated by advance care planning. Advance care planning is predetermined