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Anti-Overdose Drug: Expanded Access
Written By Deb Wilson on September 26th • No Comments • UncategorizedCVS announced last week that it was expanding access to the opiod overdose reversal drug, naloxone—or Narcan as it’s more commonly known, beyond just two states (Rhode Island and Massachusetts). CVS … is now expanding into 12 additional states that have...
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Caregiving: The Gender Divide
Written By Deb Wilson on September 23rd • No Comments • UncategorizedWhile not an absolute, there are some interesting differences that researchers in the caregiving field have discovered between male and female caregivers. Women are more likely to commit to particularly arduous caregiving, including hands-on care that involves bathing and...
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Caregiving “Gadgets”: Some Favorites from an Expert!
Written By Deb Wilson on September 21st • No Comments • UncategorizedAmy Goyer, AARP’s caregiving expert, shared some of her favorite gadgets based on her experience over 30 years of caring for first her mom and now her dad. Some of these I’ve read about before, but there are a couple that...
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Flu Season is Coming
Written By Deb Wilson on September 20th • No Comments • UncategorizedYes, it’s that time again. Every year, just like we can expect cooler temperatures, shorter days and changing leaf colors, we can expect the beginning of flu season and the talk of flu shots. As some of you know,...
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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: New Treatments Available
Written By Deb Wilson on September 19th • No Comments • UncategorizedIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease where the buildup of scar tissue makes it difficult for the lungs to function normally and provide the body with oxygen, is deadly and unfortunately on the rise. It has no known cause...
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New Medical Codes: What it Means to You and Your Doctor!
Written By Deb Wilson on September 18th • No Comments • UncategorizedStarting in October your doctor may become a little more anxious as the medical coding that has been used for over 3 decades is going to change, and the changes will definitely make his/her life more complex! And for...
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Medical Emergencies During A Flight: Is There a Doctor on Board
Written By Deb Wilson on September 17th • No Comments • UncategorizedMost of us who fly at more than a couple times a year have stories to tell of a time when the announcement came overhead asking “Is there a doctor on board?” A 2013 study estimated that one in every...
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Aspirin: Is it the Wonder Drug?
Written By Deb Wilson on September 16th • No Comments • UncategorizedIt’s been all over the news lately that the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is recommending a preventative aspiring regimen to help prevent a heart attack, stroke and colorectal cancer. Along with the recommendation, however, comes the expected barrage...
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Disaster Impacts on a Child’s Health
Written By Deb Wilson on September 15th • No Comments • UncategorizedWith all of the wildfires in the west consuming homes (and in some cases whole towns) and forcing evacuations, it’s a good time to remember that children are particularly susceptible to lingering effects long after the danger has passed....
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Caregiving: Should You Quit Your Job?
Written By Deb Wilson on September 13th • No Comments • UncategorizedYesterday, I shared some expert insight for individuals who are considering, or in the process of, hiring a part time or full time caregiver (Tips for Hiring a Caregiver). The other caregiving approach, which is becoming more and more...
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