Are Women Aware of the Perils of Heart Disease?
The number of women aware that heart disease is the leading cause of death has nearly doubled in the last 15 years, but that knowledge
The number of women aware that heart disease is the leading cause of death has nearly doubled in the last 15 years, but that knowledge
Eating Disorders can take months, even years, to treat effectively. But ED nurses who can identify patients with such a disorder can help get them
AARP is on the move, and they want age-friendly communities. This Huff/Post50 interview with Amy Levner (AARP’s manager of education on livable communities) may be
Whether at home or in institutions, loneliness can be both difficult and dangerous for the overall health of older adults. Too many of them endure
There are many reasons you should want to avoid having bad posture—especially if, like the medical and self employed professionals, your eating habits are probably
It’s a device that has been around for years and has helped those with Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, cardiac issues, and other illnesses. Now, the pacemaker
It’s a device that has been around for years and has helped those with Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, cardiac issues, and other illnesses. Now, the pacemaker
Hate your job? You’re not alone. But with the job market the way it is, finding a new one might be a lot easier said
iPads are not only hip; they’re also helpful in memory care. That’s right—iPads have actually proven to help with cognitive skills, mobility and communication for
Nurses are busier than ever with both the routine tasks and the increasing roles of facilitating medical teams and fostering better communications. Coordinating tasks and
Why shop at a farmers market? Farmers markets are easy to find. Use the USDA Farmers Markets Search to find one near you.
Home care is the next big thing. Nursing homes are fading from view, boosting the popularity and availability of assisted living and Alzheimer’s care options.
Different types of dementia, Alzheimer‘s, a stroke, a brain injury: these all have an impact on a person’s ability to communicate, making conversation with others
Different types of dementia, Alzheimer‘s, a stroke, a brain injury: these all have an impact on a person’s ability to communicate, making conversation with others
Older women with disturbed and fragmented sleep were three times more likely to be placed in a long-term care facility than elderly women with healthier