by Nicole Christensen | Jun 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
If you are near or past the magical age of 65, chances are you have already given a good deal of thought to Medicare, the health insurance program that covers Americans over 65 and the disabled. In addition to Medicare Part A, which covers in-hospital care, Part B,...
by Nicole Christensen | Jun 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
Illness, injury or advancing age can result in the need for assistance in our day-to-day lives. When this happens, it is important to make sure that you have the appropriate provider to care for you or your loved one. The question then becomes, how do you know if your...
by Nicole Christensen | May 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
A Reminder to Have ‘The Talk’ in Honor of Healthcare Decisions Day April 16 was Healthcare Decisions Day – a great reminder to have “the talk” with your loved ones. Better late than never is an adage that applies to many situations – but it’s a bad policy when it...
by Nicole Christensen | Mar 13, 2018 | Daily Health Tips, Uncategorized
“When ‘I’ is replaced with ‘we,’ even illness becomes wellness[1].” Human beings have always recognized themselves as social creatures. From an evolutionary standpoint, survival depended on social structure and being part of a group. But in recent decades, evidence...
by Nicole Christensen | Mar 8, 2018 | Daily Health Tips, Uncategorized
You Are What You Eat. Choose a Diet That’s Good for Your Health. What does diet have to do with health? Quite a bit, according to the experts. Generally speaking, it is well documented that lifestyle factors including smoking, exercise and healthy eating contribute...
by Nicole Christensen | Feb 16, 2018 | Care News, Daily Health Tips, Technology, Uncategorized
Technology is invading every aspect of our lives. Did you know that there is now a coffee mug that can be temperature controlled using your smart phone? Not only that, but the average new car comes with a futuristic array of technology to help drivers stay in their...