It’s never easy to watch your loved ones age. Whether it’s your parents, grandparents, aunts or uncles or anyone else, you want your loved ones to be cared for in a loving way through the end of their life. This is why it’s so important to understand what goes into choosing a care home for
Author: Katheryn Mcquiston
Dirtiest Spots in the Office
Whenever anyone gets sick in an office the first thing that will happen is that half the rest of the place is going to get sick as well. The office is a veritable breeding ground for germs and there are some places in particular that are really going to be problems. Here are the places
How ACOs Could Increase Opportunities for Radiologists
Under the Affordable Care Act set to go into full effect in early 2014, one of the most controversial measures, at least for providers, is the new provision for accountable care organizations. In the most straightforward terms, ACOs are networks of health care providers who work together to provide coordinated care for a particular group
Starting a career in health care
Health care is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the job market and it shows no signs of slowing down. It is a highly diverse industry that has come a long way in recent years. Today, the field is no longer confined to doctors, dentists, and nurses, but a much wider range of professions, suitable
How to choose a medical alert system
Knowing how to choose the best medical alert systems out there is very important, it will give you peace of mind that you have made sure that the person it is for is kept as safe as possible. There are many medical alert items on the market, so trying to choose the right one that
5 Things Most Men Fear More Than Death
On the surface, most guys don’t appear to be complex creatures. Most days, we really just want a 12-pack of brews in the fridge, a high-octane football game on the T.V., and maybe some Tom Waits growling it up on the stereo. But deep down, there’s much more at work. Although it’s against the bro
You Are What You Eat: Five Recipes to Make Your Skin Glow
We all want to feel the benefits of a healthy complexion and well-cared for skin. Especially as we reach that time of the year when the nights begin to draw in and the air gets colder, looking after ourselves so that we remain fresh-faced every morning can becoming increasingly challenging. But before you settle for
3 Great Alternatives to Braces for Your Teeth
Braces are very commonplace with many of us having had them as children, but what are the choices available to you when you need them as an adult? Many of us simply think that you can only get metal braces, but this simply isn’t the case especially in our world of new technology and medical
Are men less likely than women to look after their health?
According to recent studies, male and female individuals differ in the way they look after their health and wellbeing. ABC’s medical editor, Dr. Timothy Johnson recently commented on this subject, affirming that some data show that men are less likely than women to seek medical assistance when they are unwell. Unlike women, it seems that
The Difference Between the Roles of Outpatient and Surgical Nurses
Nursing is one of those professions that people know they want to do from a very early age. In many cases people have parents that have worked in similar roles and admire their work and the satisfaction they get from their jobs. If you are thinking of going down the nursing career path, you will