A Handling a Divorce When You’re Sick
“Think Pink!” During October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, men and women all across this county will get together to march against breast cancer and …
Topic: Health Crisis
Often times we have no warnings when a health crisis is about to effect us or a loved one. Our first sense is panic and then we try and gather as much information as possible. Our contributors are meant to give emotional support and some sound tips to help navigate through the system. If you need a little more support visit our Forum where you can post questions and interact with other community members and our contributors.
Magnesium, The Anti Stress Mineral
We are living in stressful and stress-filled times. Coping with natural disasters, global unrest, bullying whether it be in-person or through social media, and …
Through a Glass Darkly: A Way to Understand Depression
The phrase ‘through a glass darkly’ is from the Bible, “12 For now we see through a glass, darkly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; …
The Main Reason People in Therapy Are Diagnosed
Our human body systems are similar and predictable enough in response to disease and illness that physicians are able to study how medical symptoms develop and …
Do Not Put Political Stress on Your Honored Elders
As we wind down from our Independence Day celebrations this year, let us take a moment to think about the people who are part of the so-called “Silent …
Stress and Its Effects on Mental and Physical Health
In today’s culture, stress is a given. From the moment we wake, throughout the day, and sadly for some, throughout the night, stress and its effects …
Nutrition in Elder Care: Are Our Honored Elders Eating Well Enough?
It is not at all unusual to hear caretakers for the elderly mention that their patients are not eating enough, or are making very poor food choices. …
Talking to the Patient
“Hey Doc! Talk to Me. I’m the Patient!” A few weeks ago, I accompanied my elderly friend Miriam to the hospital. She called me complaining of severe …
Healthcare Uncertainty
Ever feel like you’re walking on eggshells, or feel like someone may rip the carpet right out from under your feet? Lots of times, right? Thousands of …
Overlooked and Underestimated: The Importance of Senior Feet
Feet; we tend to not think about them – they are not particularly pretty, they are way opposite the body from the parts we tend to concern ourselves with, …