From the common cold or an ear infection to a sprained ankle or an annoying cough that will not go away, you may visit your doctor periodically over the course of a year. Unfortunately, you may not be placing enough time and care into preventing or treating the flu. Considering that an estimated 15 percent of the population can develop the flu in any given year, proper understanding of this dangerous condition is key.
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Transitioning from a residence to an assisted living or long-term care facility can be a dramatic change for residents. When you are considering ways to improve the environment for residents, there are several amenities that will make your facility more intriguing than the next, while giving residents the best possible experience.
Incorporate More Physical Activity
Since many seniors continue to participate in an exercise regimen well into their advanced age, you want to encourage physical activity and make it easier to access.
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Telemedicine is not a new concept. Due to the merger between technology and medicine, more people have access to doctors and medical professionals can perform remote consultations with specialists when faced with complex cases. Similar technology has made it to optometry, but it is not necessarily good for your eyesight.
It's Too Easy To Cheat
Eye exams extend beyond personal benefit; employers may require an eye examination before someone is cleared for employment or as part of a yearly physical.
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If you're like most who work outside the healthcare fields, your knowledge of urinary catheters is limited to daytime medical supply commercials or perhaps a single experience following a c-section or other medical procedure. However, a cancer diagnosis can turn many of your preconceived notions about health upside down, and after undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment, you may find yourself requiring the services of a urinary catheter for the foreseeable future. What should you know about using a catheter, and how can you keep your most recent medical development from breaking the bank when it comes to supply costs?
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1 in 5 people will get skin cancer in their lifetime, and the odds are even higher if you are fair-skinned. This is because paler skin tones contain less melanin, which can help guard against dangerous UV rays. If not caught in time, skin cancer can spread from skin cells to the lymph nodes and other organs, greatly increasing its danger. Luckily, even if you have fair skin there are specific things you can do to prevent skin cancer.
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