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Helping Seniors Live Healthier Lives

Now that I'm a senior, I find it difficult to get around like I did as a younger person. But I won't let that stop me from doing the things I love to do every day. After speaking to my doctor about my health, I realize that there are so many things I can use to improve the way I get around town and home. Instead of relying on my kids to take me shopping or to the doctor, I call a senior care taxi for my needs. I also use my motorized wheelchair to help me move around my home. This independence helps me focus on what's important in life — my family. I hope that as a senior, you also find ways to improve your life. My blog can help you do so.

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Pinched Nerves: The Symptom You Must Not Ignore

Posted on July 27, 2016

You may experience numbness, pain, a pins-and-needles feeling or a burning sensation. This experience is often referred to as having a pinched nerve, but this is not a technical term. This phenomenon is actually the result of one of several medical issues, including carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow or peripheral neuropathy. You will want to discuss this with your doctor because early treatment can prevent further complications. Diagnosing Pinched Nerves Before you can be treated, it is necessary that your doctor identify the source of the pinched nerve. [Read More]

2 Reasons To See A Dermatologist

Posted on July 24, 2016

One of the most important things that you can do in order to maintain your health is to see a dermatologist on a regular basis, mostly because he or she will be able to help you treat and avoid a number of different health issues. Listed below are two reasons to see a dermatologist for help. Changing Skin Discoloration The biggest issue that a dermatologist can help you deal with is looking for and catching skin cancer as early as possible. [Read More]

Considering Participating In A Clinical Research Study? Here Are A Few Common Myths You Should Know About And The Truth

Posted on July 7, 2016

Before a treatment, procedure or medication can be done or given to the general public, it needs to be tested. These tests determine whether the procedure is safe, what the side effects are and how effective the treatment, procedure or medication is. These tests are done on real people through a clinical research study. The information from these studies can then be submitted to the Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, who can approve or deny these treatments. [Read More]

3 Excellent Benefits Of Getting A Stair Lift For Your Home

Posted on June 27, 2016

There are many people with physical disabilities who are unable to safely climb up or down staircases in their home. This can be incredibly frustrating because more then half of their house is now a place where they cannot go. However, in this situation, there are other methods of getting up the stairs that are both safe and effective. One piece of equipment that can be installed to help you get up the stairs without any effort at all is a stair lift. [Read More]