How many times have you heard or read about the importance of a BMI? How many of us really know what it is? At your annual physical exam, the doctor normally calculates your body mass index (BMI) as a barometer of your overall health. A BMI tells you whether you are carrying the right amount…
CLICK HERE FOR OUR LATEST “ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS WORKBOOK” FREE DOWNLOAD Unfortunately, so often, when crisis hits, families are caught unawares, Emergency situations are that much more scary without the proper planning. In terms of taking charge, adult children are blindsided by not knowing where to find critical and essential documents they need in order to…
Given this past year, families throughout the world can all testify to the advantages of connecting elderly loved ones with friends and relatives from the convenience and safety of their own homes. Moreover, I myself have become much more adept at many of these platforms as well! I have decided to focus this latest blog…
Does Cerebral Palsy get worse with age? This is a common question caregivers in Briarwood and throughout the greater New York area ask. The simple answer is, no. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a non-progressive disorder. In other words, that specific condition will not worsen as we age, but the symptoms can change. Still, aging brings…
Though low dose aspirin has been in the news lately, it is still an important component for preventing heart attacks and strokes. Heart disease is a serious public health issue. It’s responsible for roughly 25 percent of deaths in the US, making it the top cause of death in the country. For decades, one of…
December 5-11: Handwashing Awareness Week Handwashing Awareness Week might seem trivial. However, at this point, we can all see how critical this issue really is.Some fun facts: 400 BCE The ancient Greek historian Thucydides is the first to suggest that disease can spread from one person to another. 1546 Italian scholar and poet Girolamo Fracastoro suggests that epidemics…
Promotional Material from the CDC Hand Washing Initiative Website The CDC hand washing campaign is in full swing with promotional materials for every setting: home, office, school and healthcare providers. Check it out. We provided a sampling below. Here is a Fact Sheet: Here are some Posters: …