As the weather begins to turn from wet and drizzly to warm and blossoming you may be searching for spring allergy relief. The spring allergy season typically begins when the thermometer hits 60 degrees for 3-4 days. When that happens, pollen from plants starts moving through the air. According to Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Foundation Read More
Medications: The answer or the problem?
Western medicine treats the presenting illness primarily with prescription medications or procedures. I wonder, is that the best approach? Last week, I attended a conference on how Integrative Medicine approaches illness by using a combination of methods as a better way to resolve challenging mental and physical health conditions. Integrative Medicine, as defined by Duke Read More
Emergency Preparedness for Seniors
Being prepared for an emergency is important at any age. As an aging adult, it is important to think about what steps you or your loved one should be taking to be prepared in case of an emergency. Emergency preparedness for seniors consists of a few more arrangements to ensure less anxiety and stress in Read More
Switching to a Geriatric Doctor
The importance of having a good relationship with a trusted physician becomes greater as we age. Our bodies change over time, and our health care needs to change with us. Geriatrics is a branch of medicine that focuses on senior health and the prevention and treatment of disability and disease in old age. For some Read More
Expert Advice: What is Geriatric Care
Are you struggling with your aging or taking care of an older loved one? Aging can be overwhelming, but you and your loved ones don’t have to stop living life to the fullest, just because getting older throws you a curveball or presents challenges. If you have the right guidance, direction, navigation, and sound advice Read More
Five Mistakes Families Make Trying to Bring in Caregivers
“My husband does not want a babysitter.” “Mom doesn’t want to pay for care.” “Dad insists he can take care of Mom.” “My mother thinks she is fine, but she’s not cooking and therefore losing weight.” “My wife will not let anyone clean the house or assist her in cooking. She can’t do either anymore Read More
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