A smile is a great response to stress. Often, senior citizens are under great stress due to poor health, loneliness, money, or concern for their children. Give them a great big, wide smile. They’ll feel better and so will you. Smile: Alleviates Stress Most people don’t…...
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…...
Sleep Deprivation of Even One Night Increases Alzheimer’s Risk
Sleep deprivation of even one night can increase your risk of getting alzheimer’s disease. New research suggests that a single night of sleep deprivation can increase levels of a protein involved in Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) discovered that adults who experienced one…...
Physical Activity Guidelines Committee Submits Scientific Report 2018
Physical activity is important for good health and a high quality of life. Guidelines Advisory Committee 2018, a group of nationally recognized experts in public health, has submitted its recommendations to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary. Physical Activity: Recommendations The 2018 Scientific Report reinforces…...
Flu Vaccine New Microneedle Patch Superior to Injections
A Flu Vaccine microneedle patch was evaluated and compared to the standard hypodermic needle delivery system by scientists at the Emory University School of Medicine. Results demonstrated that the microneedle patch provided a greater more robust immune response and was far more effective in reducing side effects. Vaccine and Influenza …...
Putnam Ridge Adult Day Care Program!
Our medical-model adult day care program provides comprehensive services designed for individuals who need care during the daytime, while still residing at their home in the community. Our primary goal is to keep our registrants engaged in stimulating activity programming, maximizing their safety in a home-like environment. In addition to…...