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Medication issues in long term care

As Americans we have a complicated relationship with nursing homes. We want our elderly loved ones to have the care they need. Yet the residents here are often neglected by those who put them there and and provide for them. When the elderly move into these homes, there is the promise that its better for them. The reality is that a majority of these communities are understaffed. This has only gotten worse with the current labor shortages. A recent study found that 99% of nursing… Read More »Medication issues in long term care

On Being Grateful

Living in this age with all the amazing medical and technology advances, it’s easy to take it all for granted. In our mobile phones we hold incredible technology and information. Our televisions keep us informed of world events 24 X 7. And our prescriptions keep pain and symptoms at bay. Yet for most of us, how often do we think back on all this? As we age or become consumed with so much information, all these wonderful gifts can be overwhelming. This is especially true… Read More »On Being Grateful