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We care about undernutrition in the elderly because each of us can make a difference in the lives of family and friends. Our bodies are very complex systems and a lack of nutrition means they don’t function properly. Undernutrition makes infections worse because the body lacks anti-oxidants (to mop up harmful free radicals) and the […]
December 27, 2012
Baby it’s cold outside and in some parts of the country we have dangerous temperatures and slippery conditions. It’s even cold in Houston With family members of all ages, shapes and sizes getting together for what should be a joyous occasion, here are a few ways family visits can go off without a hitch despite […]
December 21, 2012
If you have ever seen the movie ”Monty Python and the Holy Grail” you will remember the scene where the Black Knight is trying prevent the hero from proceeding across a bridge and continues to fight through horrific injuries stating, “it’s just a flesh wound.” King Arthur: [after Arthur’s cut off both of the Black […]
December 20, 2012
The word “hospice” comes from the Latin word hospes: meaning to host a guest or stranger. The modern hospice movement traces back to 1967 when Dame Cicely Saunders started St Christopher’s Hospice in England. We don’t like to dwell on the fact that we are all mortal but, in fact, we and our loved ones […]
December 19, 2012
There are many things in life that can throw us for a loop but one of those at the top of the list must be the need for Home Health Care. Who could benefit from private duty home care? A family caring for an elderly, disabled or sick family member. A patient who has been […]
December 18, 2012
If you have long-term care insurance we can help you work through the processes involved in starting benefits for you or a loved one. Most people buy long-term care insurance just so they can receive care in their own home. There are approximately 7.6 million individuals who currently receive care at home because of acute […]
December 17, 2012
All of us have a reality that we perceive and it generally agrees with the reality that others perceive, this allows us to live together in a society. But, what happens when our reality becomes out of step with the rest of the population? This is a situation we generally leave to police and medical professionals. At […]
December 14, 2012
Laura Wayman, author of A Loving Approach to Dementia Care, is coming to Houston again to work with those experiencing dementia in their own families. The last time Laura was in town she got a standing ovation from every audience. This is sponsored by BrightStar Care of Downtown Houston Check out our Facebook page or Caregiver Junction for times of the […]
December 14, 2012
Medical malpractice law applies to all health care providers, including pharmacies. Individuals who suffer injury due to medication errors made by doctors or pharmacies may have grounds to file a lawsuit, typically based on whether a provider failed to exercise a reasonable standard of care. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, adverse […]
December 11, 2012
There has been a consistent body of evidence that cognitive stimulation therapy improves cognitive function in those with dementia. There is now evidence that this therapy can result in improvements in the quality of life and communication, over and above any medication effects, for mild to moderate dementia patients. (Woods B, Aguirre E, Spector AE, Orrell M, […]
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December 31, 2012
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