Category: Lifestyle

Most people believe that care for those afflicted with Parkinson’s is no different from anyone else needing assistance as an elderly person. However, this could not be further from the truth. Although caregiving for any senior is similar in nature, Parkinson’s presents a whole new set of challenges that typical…

There’s a vast distance between reading a book watching a health-related film and saying to oneself that’s enough and then forgetting half of what’s read/viewed within a week’s time. It exists even further for seldom use. Practical value exists from health-based information acquired passively absorbed on one level and something…

Most parents realize their child has a vision problem when something seems out of place. The child tilts their head to watch the television screen. They squint to read what’s on the school board. They sit too close to books. Yet sometimes, there’s no clear indication at all. Regardless, one…

When most practice managers start investigating virtual staff, the number one concern tends to be – “What if there’s an emergency and no one is here?” It’s a valid concern. Medical offices operate on emergencies. A patient calls complaining of chest pain. Someone needs to be squeezed into the schedule….

When do people actually start planning for healthcare? Usually when they’re sick – when insurance hasn’t come through as they hoped. A person is generally healthy, has insurance that seems to be covering their needs, and at the moment they need to see a specialist, request a medical device, or…

When something goes wrong during birth, the aftermath can be utterly overwhelming. You’re forced to process the incident, care for your newborn, and contemplate what the future holds, battling all of the unintended emotions that come into play. Never mind trying to understand what your child will need down the…