Most American adults believe the vaccinations they received as a child are good for life, but it may be time for a vaccine booster. The reason we were taught vaccines were once and done is because of the theory of herd protection. Herd protection results when most...
We’ve all heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but did you know that eating oranges for eye health is important? The study that demonstrated this was 15-years long and involved 2,856 adults who were greater than 49 years old at the beginning of the study....
Flavonoids and good health are linked. Science has shown that diets richer in fruits and vegetable produce better health in people. People who avoid fruits and vegetables tend to develop more health problems. A variety of reasons are proposed by the experts from fiber...
Older adults are at a greater risk for Sepsis, which is an illness that can kill you before you realize you have it. Even survival from sepsis can have lasting health consequences. So it is important to understand what sepsis is, how you get it, and how to recognize...
It is important to reduce the risk of flu for older adults. To reduce your risk of getting the flu the CDC recommendations state: Get a flu shot Try to avoid close contact with sick people. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the...
As a Companion Care provider we work diligently to reveal the hidden value of Companion Care. Often doctors, family members, and even older adults who need our service don’t understand how valuable it is. Adult children do their best after work to take care of a...
