Scott Jerke of VNA Health at Home and Dr. Nyagon Duany of Norton Orthopedic Institute offer the following dos and don’ts for surgical recovery:• DO always follow the restrictions that your surgeon gives you.• DON’T try to do too much too soon.• DO prepare yourself for not just … [Read more...] about The Dos and Don’ts of Recovery
Exercise and Fitness
Virtual Home Yoga During COVID-19
For years I’ve experienced a deep nagging in my soul to practice yoga. I know the mind, body, and spirit benefits of it, and being an inherently spiritual person, it makes perfect sense for me. However, each time I’ve thought about going to an actual class, I’ve dismissed the … [Read more...] about Virtual Home Yoga During COVID-19
Preparing for a Quick Recovery from Surgery: Home Set-up and Resting
While surgery might not be something patients look forward to, in many cases surgery will provide some kind of relief either from pain or disease. There are many different kinds of surgeries, from bariatric to gynecologic to thoracic, and each one comes with its own unique set of … [Read more...] about Preparing for a Quick Recovery from Surgery: Home Set-up and Resting
Never Miss a Dose: MediSafe
You already know that the medicine your doctor prescribes will only work if you remember to take it. But life is busy, and remembering to take your medicine is not something you want to have to think about. Luckily, technology offers solutions for this problem, so you can live … [Read more...] about Never Miss a Dose: MediSafe
Finding Your Way Through Grief: What to Expect from Yourself and Others
It might be better to think of grief as a swinging pendulum rather than specific stages that every person will go through as they process their loss, says Amy Sloboda, manager of the Grief Counseling Center of Hosparus Health. There may be occasions in the grieving process when … [Read more...] about Finding Your Way Through Grief: What to Expect from Yourself and Others