Social isolation and loneliness in seniors is more prevalent than people realize. Several research studies show that social isolation is a huge health risk for seniors. They are more likely to have a heart attack or stroke, to develop type 2 diabetes and suffer from cognitive decline. Also, they’re twice as…...
Skilled Nursing Homes Provides Stellar Short, Long Term Alzheimer’s Care
A skilled nursing home provides valuable short term and long term care and rehabilitation services for people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is an incurable brain disease and its statistics are frightening. It causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. It is the sixth leading cause of death in the…...
National Skilled Nursing Home Week May 13-19 2018
This entire week, May 13-19, 2018 is National Skilled Nursing Home Week. It was formerly known as National Nursing Home Week. This years 2018 theme is “Celebrating Life’s Stories”. This acknowledgement and praise for the skilled nursing fraternity was established by the American Health Care Association (AHCA) in 1967 and…...
EHR App Wars: Apple vs Epic, Who’s Winning The Battle?
EHR (Electronic Health Records) mobile apps have become the rage and latest frontier in modernizing health records and improving patient care. These mobile portals together with telemedicine, greatly benefit from modern technology and provide improved patient care. Two giants, Apple and Epic are currently racing to come up with the best…...
Avocado Provides What You Need To Stay Healthy
Avocado is and has been a favorite topic of social media for some time. They have been called “America’s new favorite fruit.” Turns out, avocados are popular for good reason. Not only are they delicious, they’re packed with vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that can help keep you healthy. …...
