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Adult Nail Biting - Reasons Why You Should Stop Biting Your Fingernails Any Further
Adult nail biting is a strong repetitive behavior that can easily be classified as an obsessive habit such as chronic onychophagia. It is crucial for you to understand that just because you bite your nails on a regular basis that doesn't mean you have Chronic Onychophagia.
Dishonest Marketing in Pharmaceuticals Demands a Big Price to Pay
Very recently, Pfizer had to pay the highest amount ever, more than $2 billion dollars, to settle civil and criminal allegations in regards to federal violations ruling drug sales. This pharmaceutical giant was accused of promoting the painkiller Bextra and three other drugs illegally, because it of
What to Expect With Assisted Living Homecare
An assisted living homecare is a place with a goal to allow seniors have the greatest levels of independence they can, while receiving assistance in daily tasks. It is like a place created for seniors to age in comfortably, one without too much dependency, but enough help to do what they can no long
What Is a Serious Adverse Event (SAE)?
Drugs and medicines are released to the public after passing through several testing phases which are closely monitored by regulatory and governmental authorities. Over and above this, all expected and noted side effects are examined and highlighted in the medicine's packaging or brochure mater
Senior Balance - Why Does it Get Worse As You Age?
Many seniors notice their balance deteriorating and automatically think it's just because they're getting old.This article examines that supposition and takes a look at another factor that may cause poor balance.
Elder Care - Planning Meals for the Elderly
Elder care includes the planning of meals for the elderly. This can be challenging as there are several factors that can cause a depression in the appetite of an elderly person. Seniors may also experience drastic changes in their digestive pattern that may make it difficult for them to consume cert
Assisted living : Home away from home!
Many people hope of living in their own house for their entire life, but this is not always possible and sometimes proves very difficult. Not many people are fond of opting for senior assisted living
Dementia Time Zones
People with dementia often seem confused about where they are, what day, date and year this is. People usually think this is meaningless delusion caused by dementia itself. But they are often actually doing valuable repair work on their own life path. And we can help them come to peace. Read on.
Doctor Ratings - The Nationwide Effort
Though you'll be hard pressed to find a physician's group who approves, there is a concerted nationwide effort going on to generate consistent doctor ratings for insurance customers across the country. These rankings will be used by the insurance companies to place their network of physici
Few Lift Recliner Details To Think About
Although many families put their seniors in nursing homes or elder care centers, there are those that prefer to let their elderly loved ones live with them and also want to take care of these aging members of their family themselves. If you and your family follow that principle, then your senior is
How Can I Get a Medical Alert System?
Growing older can be fraught with difficulty, especially if you live alone. According to the Chicago Tribune online newspaper, 50 percent of individuals over 75 fall in their houses each year. For seniors living alone, a small fall can have huge ramifications. An individual with medical problems may
Social Security Background Check - Find Out Information on Anyone!
Using a social security background check can provide you with incredibly useful information that would otherwise take many weeks or even months to find. The truth is, you don't even need a social security number to run a background check these days. If you have a name, approximate age, and stat
What Are the Benefits for Evercare Hospice Insurance?
Evercare is about making a patient's last days pain free.Krankenhauszimmer image by M. Johannsen from Fotolia.comEvercare Hospice and Palliative Care provides service in 11 states and is part of the UnitedHealth Group. The company provides all of the hospice services that are required by...
Caring For Your Elders - Some Tips
As Americans are ageing, they are living longer and expect healthy, active lives. This has led to a challenge---as your parents and elders live well into their 80's they need to be taken care of. Not just physically, but in a way that preserves their sense of value and worth. Here is a short ar
Pharmaceutical Influence is Changing Shape
As the spotlight falls more and more on links between the pharmaceutical industry and doctors, a new form of subtle influence is developing. This is links between pharmaceutical companies and patient groups which can lead to disease mongering and the medicalizing of life.
Book Review: Janet and Me by Stan Mack
Review of Janet & Me by Stan Mack, a graphic novel about the relationship between a New York City based cartoonist and his partner as they struggle with her treatment for and death from breast cancer
"The Sanity Code" - How the New Era in Healthcare Mirrors the NCAA
As we enter a new era in healthcare, one looks for similar industry's that have gone through radical transformations. As we move into a Government run, heavily regulated, Healthcare environment - there are striking similarities between the "new era" in Healthcare and the NCAA.
Describing a Mobility Scooter
Mobility scooters provide a very safe and reliable method for individuals who have trouble walking. Often times individuals who are able to walk, but do so with difficulty opt to use a mobility scooter in place of a wheelchair. There are mobility scooters of many different shapes and sizes available
Elements of an Easy, Safe Modern Living: Medical Alarm and Other Advanced Products for Seniors
Aside from the more common senior-targeted products such as the medical alarm and other medication-related automatic dispensers, there are several other products that can help you ensure a happy, safe modern living for your aging parent. Thanks to the countless advances in technology and the innovat
Early Family Involvement Will Lighten the Caregiver Burden
One does not have to be elderly to need a caregiver. Husbands and wives are often put in caregiving situations due to illnesses or accidents. Involving the entire family in the business of a family (where insurance papers and such are stored, medical information, important emergency numbers, bill pa