If you’ve been a family caregiver, you know all about the caregiving stress. It’s a job few people would get excited about. You may have to provide help for 20-100+ hours a week, often with no pay. And you may need physical strength for heavy lifting and a strong stomach to handle bodily fluids. Plus, […]
Do you have a serious medical condition that makes it impossible for you to work? Or do you expect your condition may make it hard to work in the future? Are you worried about how you will pay your bills if you cannot work? You may find financial help through a disability insurance policy that […]
Medications can save your life or make a serious health condition more manageable. But taking too many medications, or the wrong combination of medications, can harm you. The sheer volume of medications, plus the special health considerations for seniors, leads to many medication issues for seniors. And the risk for seniors is made worse by […]
It’s difficult to live with a serious health condition. It’s even tougher when you also suffer from a mental health condition. Can your physical health impact your mental health? In other words, can your injury or illness cause anxiety or depression? Yes! Importantly, there is a strong relationship between mental and physical health conditions. In […]
Prescription medications can be frighteningly expensive, even with insurance coverage. Have you ever suffered sticker shock? It’s happened to me on several occasions, including a co-pay of $450 for a medication we didn’t even end up using! These high prescription medication prices are hurting our collective health and our wallets. How widespread and serious is […]
The thought of surgery, or any invasive procedure, is scary for most people. And hospitals can be intimidating places, with infections and other dangers lurking. Add to that the high costs of hospital procedures and a possible long drive. It’s no wonder more and more patients are choosing surgery centers. However, surgery centers do not […]
Most of us rely on emergency rooms when we, or a loved one, have an urgent healthcare need. Whether it’s due to a high fever, chest pains, or a car accident, we go to the ER for high-quality care, often with time-sensitive needs. However, there are emergency room safety concerns that can hamper our ability […]
When you have a condition that doctors struggle to treat, it’s frustrating, scary, and depressing. You worry you’ll never get better. You’re sick of being sick. In desperation, you may feel tempted to receive treatments at an unregulated, free-standing stem cell clinic. But the dangers of stem cell clinics should not be ignored. Importantly, stem […]
It’s important to take your medication as your doctor prescribed since it will likely give you the best chance of feeling better. However, for a number of reasons, many patients find it hard to properly follow medication regimens. In fact, it’s so hard that over 50% of US adults don’t take their medication as prescribed. […]
Whether you are recently diagnosed or dealing with a long-term condition, you should be involved in the decision-making process. The same is true if you and your doctor are discussing preventive screenings and/or diagnostic testing. Historically, a doctor would tell you your diagnosis and course of treatment, and you would do your best to follow […]
