Watch Shield HealthCare’s Registered Dietitian’s video about how to prevent and clear a clog in your child’s feeding tube. Click here to read the article about How to Unclog Your Feeding Tube For more information, see related articles and feeding tube resources here: Skin Care and Your Feeding Tube Tips for Adjusting to Tube Feeding Your… Continue reading Tube Feeding Your Child: How to Unclog Your Feeding Tube Video

A growing number of tube feeders are using blenderized tube feeding formulas that contain whole foods.

In this article, originally published in HealthDay News, learn more about the reasons healthcare professionals are calling for the banning of crib bumpers.

The natural antioxidants in fruits and vegetables help keep your body’s immune system working at its best. Consume at least the recommended 5 servings a day of fruits and veggies to give your body a strong defense against illness. Wash your hands regularly and stay physically active to round out your flu-fighting arsenal.   Add… Continue reading Flu Fighters: Fall Fruits and Vegetables

by George Lauer, California Healthline Features Editor The moral of the story about a disagreement over what Blue Shield of California is expected to do in return for approval to enter the Medi-Cal managed care market appears to be “pay close attention to how things are worded.” Consumer advocates and state officials thought the agreement this… Continue reading Disagreement Over Charity Contributions Simmers in Blue Shield’s Care1st Deal

This article is one in a series that make up our OstomyLife Roundtable Discussion Webinar. Laura Cox, Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist and special guests.

Learn about ostomies is one in a series that make up our OstomyLife Roundtable Discussion Webinar. Our webinar was moderated by Laura Cox.

This article is one in a series that make up the transcript of our OstomyLife Roundtable Discussion Webinar. Our webinar was moderated by Laura Cox.

Laura Cox spoke with three other ostomates about their experience before the had ostomy surgery and to speak about their recovery.

To children who do not understand Alzheimer’s disease, the changes they see in family members can be scary. It is important to explain it in a way kids can understand. For younger children a simple “grandma is getting forgetful” may be enough explanation. It may be helpful to be as simple and straightforward as possible. Kerry from Parents Magazine… Continue reading Talking to Kids about Alzheimer’s Disease