One of the most common illnesses facing young children is not the flu or even tonsillitis, but congenital abnormalities of the ear. These can manifest as chronic ear problems that produce an abundance of wax, cause headaches and even produce hearing loss in the long-term. Thankfully, congenital abnormalities of the ear have been extensively studied…
We live in a time when healthcare advances are helping extend the life of many. As more and more Americans live to older ages, America is faced with a variety of new situations. Just as the work force is benefitting from workers who are able to stay on the job longer, we also have an…
Dealing with a loved one who is struggling with an addiction is a very difficult place to be in. Especially if they are in denial about their condition. They probably don’t want to go to drug rehab centres or support groups. There are various ways to deal with someone that doesn’t think that they have…
There are a lot of people in pain throughout the United States. It has been estimated that about 52.7% of people in the workforce say they experience headaches, back pain, arthritis and other kinds of musculoskeletal pain. At least 12.7% of these people report that they have lost time at work due to that pain….
If you are running on managing the business in any capacity, one of the most important things that you have to respect, appreciate and maintain at all times is your employee base. Employees define the prospects of any business, and having just the right people at the job is of crucial importance. There are multiple…
Like the changing fashion or music trends, the home health care field experiences many changes that display the shift in values of every generation. Currently, studies show that most elderly individuals in the United States choose to spend most of their time at home, notwithstanding their cognition, mobility, and health. Therefore, home health care agencies…
Annually 8,357,100 people receive support from the 5 main long term care service, home health agencies (4,742,500), nursing homes (1,383,700), hospices (1,244,500), residential care communities (713,300) and adult day service centers (273,200). A large percentage of our countries population is receiving some type of elder care services. Choosing the type of assistive home care and…
Sleep apnea has become an increasingly problematic issue for many people. It is estimated that as many as 18 million people in the United States suffer from this disorder. In addition, there could be as many as one in every 50 people with this condition that remain undiagnosed. Statistics show that men are more likely…
If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with sleep apnea, then you might be looking into gently used cpap machines and bipap machines to take home. Finding cpap machines for sale can be a little difficult because you can’t really test them out before you get them home. Especially the bigger, cumbersome…
Emergency healthcare services are vital to our healthcare system, but they are often overused for minor illnesses and injuries. While in many cases it is important to get to an emergency room as soon as possible, more minor, yet urgent, health problems can be treated at urgent care centers. Many people have trouble distinguishing emergencies…
