The Effects of Shift Work on Your Sleep & How to Cope
Submitted by Koala Center For Sleep & TMJ Disorders There has been a significant increase in the amount of people in the United States working shifts. Included are police officers, firefighters, nurses, doctors, pilots, waitresses, truck drivers, and many other professionals. In fact, over 22 million Americans are working evening, rotating, or on-call shifts according […]
Is It Time To Give up Driving?
Submitted by Villas of Holly Brook At age 78, Sheila thinks she’s a good driver, but, this year, she’s had a minor accident and several near misses. She’s noticed a few new dents on her car and doesn’t know how they got there. Sheila wonders how she can stay safe behind the wheel. Have you […]
Mental Health Changes for Children and Teenagers
By Melissa Millinger, LCSW, PMH-C After a year of COVID-19 restrictions, we are starting to see a slow return to pre-COVID life. We have experienced a year of challenges which can leave some lasting effects on all of us, especially our youth. Although youth can be resilient through this pandemic, it is important to recognize […]
Brandon Wood Retirement Center—Like an Oak
By Alexander Germanis Gracing nearly every state in the nation stands the stately oak tree. A symbol of strength, majesty, and endurance, the oak is even recognized as the official national tree of the United States. The reasons for this are myriad. The oak provides shade and prevents erosion. Its leaves have anti-carcinogenic properties and […]
Virtual Visits With Your Doctor: Pros and Cons
By Derek Brawner, Health Alliance COVID-19 took hold of not only the world stage in March 2020, but it took hold of our local communities as well. U.S. doctors limited in-person appointments and many patients avoided them for fear of infection. The result was a huge increase in the volume of virtual medical and behavioral […]
Is It Time for a Fresh Start?
Submitted by Fresh Start Living QC What happens when living in your home is no longer an option for you because of your age, physical, or mental health? What would you do if you were hospitalized and then told that because of your health, you can’t go back to the place you’ve called home for […]
Can Hearing Aids Connect to My Smartphone? What Does That Mean for Me?
By Margaret Christiansen, AuD, Audiology Consultants As technology has advanced in hearing aids, it is becoming increasing common for hearing aids to have the ability to wirelessly connect to smart phones. Options are available that allow both iPhone and Android users the ability to connect to their hearing aids, often without the need for any […]
Flex Your Brain
By Alexander Germanis As we age, the fight to stay fit and strong can certainly get harder and harder, but it also becomes more and more vital. Not engaging in regular physical activity can lead to muscle atrophy, or the loss of muscle tissue, in as little as three days. A workout regimen and proper […]
Cancer Doesn’t Take a Break and You Shouldn’t Either—Cancer Screening Is Still Important
Did you postpone or cancel a screening for breast, lung, or colorectal cancer during 2020? Well, it is now 2021 and we would like to remind you to get your screenings up to date. Talk to your healthcare provider about scheduling a screening today, they can discuss factors such as your family history, risk factors […]
Childhood Trauma and How It Shows Up in Your Adult Life
By Shane Young, MA, LPC, Chapin & Russell Associates Many of us are exposed to trauma during our lives, whether we experience it first-hand or witness a frightening event. It is common for people who live through trauma—such as a natural disaster, car accident, physical assault, mass shooting, or even a global pandemic—to develop trauma […]