Urinary incontinence affects 13 million people in America, mostly older adults. Urinary incontinence is when urine leaks from the bladder involuntarily. It means that the bladder is unable to prevent urine from seeping, which can be due to number of reasons. Urinary incontinence is a very common issue and, although it has the potential to […]
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Evan Parra – Home Health Care Associates
Aging in place services Marion, IN provider of home health and non-medical in-home care. Contact Evan Parra 765-671-9140 Address: Home Health Care Associates 2038 W 2nd Street Marion, IN 46952 http://myhhca.com Looking for local help? Find a Pro in your community
10 Steps You Can Take to Get the Coverage You Deserve
Health insurance coverage costs are rising at an alarming rate. According to a 2005 survey conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation, employee premiums have increased 70% since 2000. During the same period, wages rose just 15%. Unfortunately, while insurance costs are rising, the medical claims processing system remains highly complex, resulting in individuals not receiving […]
Seniors & Elderly Flu Prevention
You know it’s coming on when the fever, headache, tiredness, cough and other symptoms start. It can keep you from being at your best and slow you down. Even though it is easier to ignore it than interrupt your busy life, don’t. According to the CDC, every year 36,000 people die and 200,000 are put […]
Website Helps You Manage Your Medication
Destination RX is a website that helps you manage your drug costs and puts the information about your medications within easy reach. The site is free and provides tools that are easy-to-use. The goal of the site is to assist you in safely and securely managing your medications and help you make informed prescription decisions. […]
Things You May Not Know About Aspirin
New research on aspirin shows there may be more to the little pill than you think. Some good, some not so good. Well worth the read, especially for the older folks. Read More: 12 Things You Should Know About Aspirin
Help for Making the Right Prescription Drug Plan Choice
Did you know that if you are on Medicare you are eligible for prescription coverage no matter what your health situation or how much money you have? What about those who are a very limited income? Did you know you could qualify for extra assistance with your prescriptions. These are just a few of the […]
Marital Status May Determine Risk of Alzheimer’s
Sound crazy? Incredibly, it may not be so far fetched. At least, not according to research conducted by a group at the KI Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at the Karolinska Institutet, in Stockholm, Sweden. As reported in a AARP Bulletin, the results of their study over a 21 year period indicates that men and women […]