Beat the Tingles: Living with Neuropathy as We Age Neuropathy is a condition affecting the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord, becomes increasingly prevalent as we age. Symptoms of neuropathy include pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness, most commonly in the hands and feet. Understanding neuropathy, its causes,
Winded and Worried? Shortness of Breath Explained (It Might Not Be What You Think!) Shortness of breath can be a scary symptom, and sometimes it's hard to know what's causing it. Two common culprits are CHF (Congestive Heart Failure) and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). While they share
How to Keep Aging Skin Healthy and Glowing During Fall Fall is a beautiful time of year, with changing leaves and crisp air. But it can also be a challenging time for your aging skin, as the weather becomes drier and colder. This can lead to dryness, irritation,
Hospital Discharging to Home Hospitalization is a reality for many aging Michiganders. Illness or injury can result in the need for inpatient care to deal appropriately with an acute crisis. Once the crisis has been addressed, the Hospital Discharge team will assist with the transition out of the
What is an ACO? An ACO (or Accountable Care Organization) is an organization where “groups of doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers, who come together voluntarily to give coordinated high-quality care to their Medicare patients. The goal of coordinated care is to ensure that patients get the
Nursing Home Surprise: Advantage Plans May Shorten Stays to Less Time Than Medicare Covers Susan Jaffe October 4, 2022 After 11 days in a St. Paul, Minnesota, skilled nursing facility recuperating from a fall, Paula Christopherson, 97, was told by her insurer that she should return home. But
Living with MS According to the National MS Society Website; “Multiple Sclerosis is a disease that impacts the brain and spinal cord which make up the central nervous system and controls everything we do. The exact cause of MS is unknown, but we do know that something triggers the immune
Here’s a 10 second biology blast! The mesothelium is a thin, protective layer that lines the lungs, abdominal cavity and organs, and the heart. Unfortunately, it is susceptible to a particular kind of aggressive cancer, often caused by exposure to asbestos. Though it is a rare cancer, according
Know the factors that increase your risk of heat-related illnesses. The National Institute for Health shares: As we age, our ability to adequately respond to summer heat can become a serious problem. Older people are at significant increased risk of heat-related illnesses, known collectively as hyperthermia, during the
The Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (VA CCN) is a program created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This network helps Veterans access healthcare in their communities, when the VA cannot provide.
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