Healthcare News and Information
Does Your Flu Shot Last Through To Next Year Or Not?
Friends, it’s flu shot season again — time to roll up your sleeves and get that winter protection against this miserable virus. Even though most of us are troopers, and we get this vaccine every year, many of us still hesitate. Why is that? I guess it’s because many of us still get the…
Read MoreNational Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
The month of November is known as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. President Ronald Reagan made that designation in 1983 and it is something that is still recognized today. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, at that time there were less than two million people with the disease. Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that leads to memory,…
Read MoreNovember Is National Family Caregivers Month, Say Thank You
November is designated as National Family Caregivers Month. It is a time to recognize and salute family caregivers across the country — for their dedication, hard work and self-sacrifice. This year’s theme is “Caregiving Around the Clock.” President Clinton signed the first National Family Caregivers Month Presidential Proclamation in 1997. Since then, every President…
Read MoreElderly Prescription Drug Costs Are Double The Inflation Rate
Elderly prescription drug costs were at double the inflation rate as of the latest 2017 released statistics. The average annual cost for widely used prescription drugs used to treat chronic conditions was nearly $20,000 in 2017. These statistics are based on an analysis of retail prices of 754 brand-name, generic, and specialty medicines. …
Read MoreMedicare Enrollees Hospital Re-Admissions For Same Infection Soar
Medicare enrollees hospital re-admissions for the same infection they were originally hospitalized for — is soaring, a new study shows. Researchers at the University of Michigan evaluated 320,000 hospital discharge records for Medicare patients, aged 65 and older and found that 2.5 percent returned to the hospital within a month. The reason for the quick…
Read MoreHouse Bill Vote To Lower Prescription Drug Prices Up For Vote
Finally, after much talk-talk and delays, a bill that lowers prescription drug prices for Medicare Part D enrollees was sent to the full House of Representatives for a vote. The bill requires the program to negotiate prices and cap out-of-pocket costs. The Ways and Means Committee approved HR 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now…
Read MoreHot Flashes Linked To Heart Disease In Senior Women
Hot flashes are an annoying and often painful symptom of menopause. But, now comes news that these hot flashes may be more serious than previously known. The intense heat, pain and flushed cheeks is a warning sign of health problems down the road, according to new research. The study was released at the North…
Read MoreRecommendations For The Elderly and Their Relatives
This article was writted exclusively for our Split Rock Rehab readers, by our friend, Melisa Marzett who also writes articles for www.findwritingservice.com, an academic website. The aging process is long, starting with a gradual decrease in the functional capabilities of the human body. There are three stages of this period, which are elderly age –…
Read MoreBiotech Food Engineered For Better Health Is Here
Biotech food that has been engineered to remove ingredients that can be harmful to your health is now available for purchase. The first foods expected to be available are salad dressings and granola bars. These items will contain soybean oil that has been genetically altered to remove ingredients harmful to your heart. …
Read MoreMigraine Headache Relief Advancing With New Treatments
Migraine headache relief has improved with the introduction of better treatments that reduce the pain and improve the quality of life. A migraine headache is the most prevalent pain complaint in the United States. Known as the possible headache imaginable, it displays unique symptoms.They come with back pain with back pain, nausea, vomiting, and…
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