Pink Eye known as Conjunctivitis
It can be hard to determine the exact cause of every case of conjunctivitis. This is because some signs and symptoms of the condition can differ depending on the cause, and other signs and symptoms are similar no matter what…
Meaning of the letters after a Social Security or Medicare number
Ever wondered what the letter or letters after a Medicare Number mean? The Social Security number followed by one of these codes is often referred to as a claim number. We assign these codes once you apply for benefits. These…
Mother’s Day Crafts for the Generations to Do Together
Mother's Day is a wonderful opportunity for generations of the family to get together and spend quality time enjoying each other's company, and participating in activities that everyone can do it together. Being a caregiver for your aging mother is…
Using Canes and Walkers
Using Canes and Walkers How do I know if I would benefit from using a cane or walker? If you have pain or weakness on one side of your body that makes it hard to walk or balance, a cane…
Exercise Shown to Prevent Dementia in Some Seniors
Physical activity was associated with less progression to cognitive impairment or vascular dementia among older patients who were living independently but who had white matter changes on MRI at baseline, a study found. The participants were evaluated at baseline and…
How the Ear Works
How the ear works for hearing: The outer ear is called the pinna or auricle. This is the part of the ear that people can see. The main job of the outer ear is to collect sounds from tiny whispers…
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery
My gallbladder and I had a parting of the ways this week. I had been experiencing the following symptoms. Almost everything I tried to eat or drink made me sick and caused right upper quadrant pain. Well know fact that…
Pre-Op Check List
What should your PRE-OP check list include? The doctor and the hospital or surgery center will give you the things that THEY specifically require you to do before surgery. Hospital PRE-OP List Do not have anything to eat or drink…