Be Proactive About Your Health
Submitted by Elizabeth Madlem, APN, The Bone Health Clinic at Millennium Pain Center It’s important to be proactive about your own health. This includes being informed by getting health information from reliable sources and asking your healthcare provider thoughtful questions that relate to your specific situation. The best way to stay healthy is to prevent […]
Is Assisted Living for Me?
By Allison Fisher, Community Relations Director, Welbrook at Bloomington Making the decision to move into an assisted living community can be a challenging family experience. You may ask yourself, “When is the right time?” or think, “I do not need any assistance right now, but I am not comfortable staying at home any longer.” People […]
Things Forgotten: Simple Lapse or Serious Problem?
Submitted by Reflections Memory Care Chances are you’ve walked into a room and forgotten why you went there or misplaced your keys or eyeglasses at least a few times. Many people worry about these memory lapses. They fear they’re heading toward a serious condition like Alzheimer’s disease, an irreversible brain illness. Occasional forgetfulness is a […]
Return to Play
By Alexander Germanis There are numerous terms indicating a return to a normal state of things after a setback: to rebound, bounce back, pick up, recover. Is it any coincidence that these are all sports terms as well? The athletic mentality of regaining a positive position is the exact same school of thought physical therapists […]
Flip-Flop Fans: The Hard, Cold Facts
Submitted by Melissa J. Lockwood, DPM, Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates, P.C. It’s easy to understand why we all love flip-flops: They’re cute and comfy, keep your feet cool in warm weather, and are great for showing off that fab pedicure you just got. No matter how much you adore your flip-flops, it’s important to […]
Prostate Cancer What You Need to Know When Making Decisions About Treatment
By Shermian Woodhouse, M.D., M.P.H., Medical Director of Community Cancer Center As a radiation oncologist for the Community Cancer Center, I often get questions from patients about how to make the right decision regarding treatment after a prostate cancer diagnosis. The advice I often give is that it’s important to consider all your options before […]
Shape Your Family’s Habits Helping Kids Make Healthy Choices
Information from NIH News in Health Many things can influence a child, including friends, teachers and the things they see when they sit in front of the TV or computer. If you’re a parent, know that your everyday behavior plays a big part in shaping your child’s behavior, too. With your help, kids can learn […]
Alzheimer’s Caregiving After the Diagnosis
Submitted by Reflections Memory Care Now that your family member or friend has received a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, it’s important to learn as much as you can about the disease and how to care for someone who has it. You may also want to know the right way to share the news with family […]
Helpful Tips for Dealing With Stress
By Jennie Pettett, Country Comfort Retirement Homes It is important to manage stress levels as it can cause havoc on your emotional and physical wellbeing. Stress can narrow your ability to think clearly, function effectively, and simply enjoy life. Practicing effective stress management can help you break the hold stress can have on your life, […]
Non-surgical Treatments for Arthritis
By Richard P. Driessnack, MD Ok, I know I have arthritis of the knee, but I really do not want surgery for it. What can I do to decrease the pain and help me function better?” This is a common scenario in my office. Here are some things that can help before considering surgical […]