In this article originally written and posted by 9News, learn more about Annabel Bowlen, wife of Broncos owner, Pat Bowlen, who has announced that she, like her husband, has Alzheimer's.
Lawmakers Focus on Flaws in Texas Medicaid Program After Dallas Morning News Investigation – By Sydney Greene for the Texas Tribune State lawmakers spent hours Wednesday pressing state officials, along with private companies that manage health care for Medicaid recipients, about a recent investigation by The Dallas Morning News that revealed how Texas is failing to provide care to some of its most medically vulnerable citizens. The… Continue reading Lawmakers Focus on Flaws in Texas Medicaid Program After Dallas Morning News Investigation
Marilu Henner‘s husband Michael Brown was hit with bladder/lung cancer early in their relationship. Here, Henner dishes on what it takes to be a caregiver.
Watch this recorded webinar - Special needs parenting and raising a child with complex health needs can be a nerve-wracking experience.
When it hit us, it hit hard and fast. I don’t know if there’s an actual name for it, but I call it therapy burnout. We called it quits for a year.
When asked what advice she would give to her fellow caregivers, Lori C. answered with "Give them choices." Read on the learn why.
Our Spinal Cord Injury Lifestyle Specialist recently made a road trip up the coast of California, from Los Angeles to the Santa Clara Valley for a very special event. The Santa Clara Valley Medical Center was the host for the first annual, adaptive water sports event "Day On The Lake."
Elevated Risk of Osteoporosis, Osteopenia in Adults With Atopic Dermatitis – By Sheila Jacobs for Dermatology Advisor Atopic dermatitis has been shown to be associated with osteoporosis and osteopenia among older adults, due most likely to such factors as corticosteroid use, less physical activity, and chronic inflammation, according to the results of an analysis published in the Journal… Continue reading Elevated Risk of Osteoporosis, Osteopenia in Adults With Atopic Dermatitis
Shield HealthCare’s Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist, Laura Cox, attended the annual WOCN Conference (Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse) in Philadelphia in June of 2018, and hosted a discussion panel with fellow ostomates. One of her fellow panelists was Eric Polsinelli from Vegan Ostomy. Eric posted a great write-up of his trip and the conference, and we’ve re-posted a… Continue reading Eric from Vegan Ostomy: My Trip to the WOCN Conference 2018!
In this article, originally published on KQED, learn about why so many boomers end up in nursing homes, even though that is above the level of care they may need.