Health & Wellness Blog Posts

Age Queer – why we need to queer age now more than ever

‘Age queer’. For those in the aging field, this phrase might seem uncomfortable, and for my friends who identify as queer, the phrase might be confusing. Inverting the words might make the concept a bit more clear: queer age. It is an answer t... Read more

AND (Allow Natural Death)

AND is a medical order that was first identified in the 1990s as being a better way to address planning for the end of a life. It has resulted in significant discussions within the medical community and has been implemented in many locations. One may ask... Read more

Spring cleaning? Don’t forget your medicine cabinet

With your mind on the changing season, you may be purging closets, vacuuming floors and washing windows – but there’s one crucial area of the house to keep in mind: your medicine cabinet. Every year, unused prescriptions and expired over-the-counter ... Read more

Can I Hire a Nurse to Fly With Me? | How to Find Medical Help for Flying

You can hire a nurse to fly with you for any reason. Typically hired through Non-Emergency Medical Transport (NEMT) companies, flight nurses travel with you on commercial flights, providing support getting to and from your flight and healthcare services ... Read more

How Enough Water Intake Benefits Seniors

The basic requirement for every person when it comes to water intake is approximately 7 glasses every day, which is about 2.5 liters in total. These can be served anytime, during meals, in between meals, before and after exercising, and along with other ... Read more