The use of five or more prescription drugs per month among the 60 and older crowd has increased significantly in the past decade. Add in doctor-approved over-the-counter medications, and often patients are looking at a staggering amount of medication information to keep track of … [Read more...] about Easy Ways to Stay on Top of Your Meds
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Moving to a senior living community is a significant transition for most seniors. It may mean they have suffered the loss of a spouse or house or lifestyle. But some seniors use their new accommodations and new situation as a new lease on life. They reach out to their neighbors … [Read more...] about Let Your Talents Bloom
Tummy Troubles: Solutions For Constipation
We may not like to think about it, and we certainly don't like to talk about it, but maintaining a regular, comfortable bathroom routine is important to our health and well-being.One problem that arises when our bodies don’t work the way they used to is constipation and hard … [Read more...] about Tummy Troubles: Solutions For Constipation
Take This For Allergies
For those living in the Ohio River Valley, now is the time when allergies can flare. A possible way to ease symptoms is to try nettle. “Nettle is a natural antihistamine that can help with allergies. It’s gentle enough to give to children with direction from a pediatrician, but … [Read more...] about Take This For Allergies
Visiting the Sick: Dos and Don’ts
What do you do for and say to people who have a life-limiting illness? I was very fortunate early in my ministry to have a wonderful mentor — Father Jim Hendricks — who was amazing in his care for the sick. I learned from him by following his good example. When you find out … [Read more...] about Visiting the Sick: Dos and Don’ts