by Jennifer | Oct 14, 2014 | cancer, Frequently Asked Questions, hospice centers, long distance medical transport, long distance medical transportation, patient transport services, support
Many go around with lingering symptoms that don’t seem worthy of a doctor’s visit, even though they’re annoying. For example a stubborn back pain or indigestion. It is important to keep an eye on the body and talk to a doctor about problems that won’t go away, because...
by Jennifer | Oct 14, 2014 | heart health, hospice centers, long distance medical transportation, patient transport services, studies, support
Swedish scientists have studied four lifestyle behaviors associated with a lower risk of heart attacks, and found that combining these four with physical activity gave an 86 percent lower risk than high risk groups, and a 79 percent lower risk than the average group...
by Jennifer | Oct 14, 2014 | long distance medical transportation, senior living, studies, support
It is important for health and well being to have a sense of belonging and a place to call home. These needs in no way disappear as we age, and this often clashes with decreased independence. Our society attaches a stigma to old age, and moving into a specialized...
by Jennifer | Oct 3, 2014 | assisted living facilities, Frequently Asked Questions, long distance medical transportation, studies, support
For a pet lover, giving up the company of pets is unthinkable, and many seniors fear the day they can no longer take care of their animal friends. Pair this with all the health benefits that come with having pets, and it is easy to see why an increasing number or...
by Jennifer | Oct 1, 2014 | cancer, Frequently Asked Questions, heart health, studies, support
Many who consider themselves non-smokers still bum a couple of cigarettes when partying or working late, reasoning those few puffs can’t really pose a danger. Truth is, any amount of smoking increases the risk for cancer and tobacco related diseases. Besides...
by Jennifer | Sep 23, 2014 | ALZHEIMERS, caregiver, dementia, support
If your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other form of dementia, the term confabulation might come up. It basically means that a person makes something up without being aware of doing so. Everyone makes mistakes, and sometimes the mistakes seem so...
