Health & Wellness Blog Posts

According to the American Dental Association, over 100 million Americans are missing at least one tooth, and more than 36 million Americans are edentulous. Getting dentures is a common and straightforward procedure. However, those who are housebound... Read more

Each year 3 million older adults are treated in emergency rooms for falls, and not all people who fall go to the emergency room. In fact falling once doubles your chance to fall again. So if you or your loved one has had a fall what do you do now? Of ... Read more

“The way we die lives on in the memory of those who survive”. This quote is from Dame Cicely Saunders (1918-2005), founder of the modern hospice movement. Hospice care is a philosophy of care that focuses on the palliation of a terminally ill p... Read more

Don’t feel like your doctor is listening?  Here are a few tips to make communication with your doctor more productive and beneficial. Most doctors only have 10-15 minutes to spend with you during the office visit.  So, you need to be prepa... Read more

When families live at a distance, the holidays can be the only time to assess how a parent or relative is doing. It is useful to use the time together to evaluate possible changes in health and safety. When visiting here are 7 areas of change to pay ... Read more