By Joan Weems, RN When you have Medicare, you can get an introductory “Welcome to Medicare” wellness check visit only within the first 12 months you have Medicare Part B. This visit includes a review […]
By John T. Ader, M.D., Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton A lack of energy, poor sleep habits, joint or muscle pain and stiffness can simply be your body’s way of telling you to slow down […]
Dr. W. L. Lippert, M.D. Pain clinics across the country see patients with a variety of complaints. All have a common element, pain. Pain has a fundamental constituent that is its primary foundation, its essence; […]
By Jan Lehmann, Changing Season Home Health & Heavensent Caregivers Mom has become very difficult lately. She lives in a wonderful assisted living residence that has a keypad code to permit entry and exit at […]
By Jay S. Bender, MD Shoulder problems are one of the most common reasons patients come to our offices. Just about everyone has had some episode of shoulder pain at some point. Patients can have […]
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the US: One in three deaths in this country are caused by CVD. While our knowledge of the cardiovascular system has grown in leaps and […]
Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can lead to damage of the eye’s optic nerve and result in blindness. With early treatment, you can often protect your eyes against serious vision loss. To detect glaucoma, your therapeutic optometrist will do several tests. One is a visual field test that measures your side (peripheral) vision.
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People are buying herbal remedies for everything from migraines to memory preservation to depression. Where once you had to see an herbalist or naturopath to get the daily dose of herbs for what ails you, herbal products are now widely available in drugstores and health food stores, making the ability to self-medicate greater than ever. But with opportunity comes a warning: mixing herbal remedies and prescription drugs could be harmful to your health. Just like drug-drug and drug-food interactions, herb-drug interactions are very common. Some herbal medicines may cancel the effect of a prescription drug, while others may reduce or exaggerate it.
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For most Colorado residents the only lifestyle is an active one, even among seniors. As an orthopedic surgeon, I frequently encounter seniors who enjoy daily walks, runs or hikes. An unfortunate outcome for a lifetime of activity is the development of arthritis. Ankle arthritis can be a devastating problem to those who are used to a life full of activity. However, there are several treatment options that can improve your quality of life and allow you to return to your healthy active lifestyle. […]
Pat Colonna, writer and a senior-housing resident, recently said “Chronological age has little or nothing to do with making the decision to move to senior housing. It’s all about you.” She is absolutely right. Each individual needs to assess his/her own needs and resources before making a move. Preparing ahead is key to making the right move, at the right time, for the right reason.
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