Choosing a nursing home for your loved one after they are discharged from the hospital is a very big decision. Making the wrong choice can bring serious consequences, such as declining health, loss of independence, and heavy financial costs. Planning in advance before your loved on is discharged by…...
President Trump Gives Seniors Good News On Prescription Drug Prices
President Trump today proposed proposed capping out-of-pocket prescription drug prices for seniors covered by Medicare. This position is supported by both the pharmaceutical companies as well as congressional Democrats. The popular proposal is included within President Trump’s 2020 draft budget proposal. On the other hand, the 2020 budget draft…...
Hypertension Kills, Several Tips For You To Stay Healthy
Hypertension kills. If left untreated, it can lead to a heart attack or stroke. According to Centers For Disease Control (CDC), hypertension is among the leading causes of death in the United States. Statistically, about 75 million American adults (32%) suffer have high blood pressure. That’s an astounding 1 in every…...
Fingernail Sensor From IBM Tracks Parkinson’s Disease, Motor Functions
A fingernail sensor manufactured by IBM can now constantly track and measure finger motion. The data are analyzed by artificial intelligence (AI) and provides accurate tracking of a persons motor abilities. The IBM focus was to create a device that can help monitor Parkinson’s patients. This is very important, especially in…...
Conversation Nurses Helping Chronically Ill Seniors Age Gracefully
Conversation nurses are helping chronically ill seniors age as gracefully as possible, just by talking to them. The conversation nurse model trains providers to discuss serious illnesses and care goals with patients. These nurses are available to the patient, from the hospital to skilled nursing facility and back to…...
Exercising Strengthens Bones, May Lead To Osteoporosis Cure
Exercising has been shown to yield many benefits, such as weight control, improved moods, and sharper memory. Now comes exciting news from a National Institute of Health study, (NIH), that exercising can also build strong bones. The new study data suggests that a new approach to treating osteoporosis, a…...
Hospital Emergency Rooms Increasing Safety For Seniors
Hospital emergency rooms (ER) are upgrading and renovating their facilities so as to increase the safety of their aged patients. Right now, many hospital emergency rooms are noisy, have glaring lights, slippery floors, and no privacy. Indeed, these conditions are dangerous even for younger patents. Many senior citizens are physically…...
