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By Guest Author – Melissa Weigle I spend a lot of time in the hospital. No, I am not fighting a rare disease or having some “work done.” In my line of work, it is well known that hospitals are full of people who need help figuring out the next right step. In my role as Advisor, Senior Living and …

By John Nobile – HAS (Hearing Aid Specialist), BC-HIS, ACA Men’s health is a topic of paramount importance, and one aspect that often goes unnoticed is hearing health. Hearing loss affects millions of men worldwide, impacting their quality of life, relationships, and overall well-being. Fortunately, hearing aids provide a remarkable solution to this prevalent issue. In this article, we delve …

By Julie S. Hurst- Nicoll, MBA, CMI, CMR – President, American Mold Experts The Importance of Humidity and Mold Checks Maintaining a healthy home environment is crucial for overall well-being, particularly for vulnerable populations such as young children, those with other health issues and the elderly. Among the many aspects of home health safety, two often overlooked but significant factors …

By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 It is illegal for an insurance agent to call you regarding Medicare. Do not talk to someone you have not given permission to call. Ask them for their National Producer number and report them to Medicare for an unsolicited call. CMS has made many rules for 2024 Medicare season. If you …

Computers are a part of daily life. They also play an important role in our dental office. We use computers to track your appointments, treatment details and insurance records. We also use them to capture, store and transmit your dental x-ray images. Many diseases of the oral cavity (which includes the teeth and surrounding tissues and bone) cannot be seen …

By Neetu Malhotra, MD Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) means that the kidneys have become damaged. The common causes of CKD are diabetes mellitus, hypertension, inherited diseases, and nephritis. Polycystic kidney disease is the fourth leading cause of kidney failure and 600,000 people in the United State have the disorder. Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) affects the kidneys with cysts that grow …

In the sphere of home health, a profound dedication to compassion intertwines seamlessly with the pursuit of excellence. It’s not merely about administering care; it’s a heartfelt commitment to promoting, maintaining, and restoring health for those entrusted to our care. Within this compassionate paradigm lies an unwavering passion for excellence, shaping the very essence of how we serve. At the …

In this article we focus specifically on the impact a potentially revolutionary nutrition plan called the MIND diet can have on Alzheimer’s prevention for seniors. The possibility of losing our cognitive abilities can be even scarier than the loss of physical abilities as we age. There are an estimated 5.5 million Americans with Alzheimer’s, affecting millions more people caregiving for …

By Joseph Gauta, MD, FACOG Who doesn’t want to feel better and more confident about their sexual health? Many women try to hide their condition from their partner, or suffer in silence because they believe it’s “normal” for them. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Whether your pain is caused by endometriosis, pelvic conditions, vulvovaginal atrophy, hormonal dysfunction, or …

Have you ever been at your wits’ end? Have you ever been so confused that you didn’t really know which way was up? Have you ever had the feeling, “I know I need to do something…but I don’t know what ‘something’ to do.” The Bible tells the story of a group of sailors who went out to sea and encountered …