Social Security, AI and Other Scams One day in April, Dr. Rudolph Cumberbatch received a phone call from an unknown number but recognized the voice on the other end as his 19-year-old grandson, Eddie. Eddie said he was in Ohio and had been in a serious accident. Although he wasn’t injured, Eddie said his car … Continue reading “Social Security, AI and other Scams”
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Retirement Communities vs. Aging in Place: The Pros and Cons!
Retirement Communities vs. Aging in Place: The Pros and Cons! Finding affordable housing for people of any age is a challenge these days, and experts say it will get even more difficult for older adults. Given that adults over 65 already make up 17 percent of the U.S. population, communities must prepare to meet the … Continue reading “Retirement Communities vs. Aging in Place: The Pros and Cons!”
The Benefits Of Senior Care
The Benefits Of Senior Care Seniors who want to stay in their homes but cannot care for themselves usually have family members or paid home health or personal care aides to help them. But, because the visitors are not there around the clock, seniors find themselves in a predicament when they experience a crisis situation, … Continue reading “The Benefits Of Senior Care”
Some Foods Boost Levels of an Ozempic-like Hormone Resulting In Less Snacking, More Satisfaction
Some Foods Boost Levels of an Ozempic-like Hormone Resulting In Less Snacking, More Satisfaction Ozempic and Wegovy have become popular among celebrities, social media influencers, and other people who use them. Ozempic treats adults with type 2 diabetes, while Wegovy is a medicine for people with obesity or those who have health problems related to … Continue reading “Some Foods Boost Levels of an Ozempic-like Hormone Resulting In Less Snacking, More Satisfaction”
FDA Warns 26 Eye Drop Products Could Lead to Eye Infections and Vision Loss
FDA Warns 26 Eye Drop Products Could Lead to Eye Infections and Vision Loss Stores, including CVS, Target, and Walmart, have pulled 26 over-the-counter eye drop products from their shelves after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned the products could lead to partial vision loss or blindness. In October, the FDA recommended the … Continue reading “FDA Warns 26 Eye Drop Products Could Lead to Eye Infections and Vision Loss”
DOPAMINE: The Brain Chemical Linked to Mood and Pleasure —May Have Other Functions Too
DOPAMINE: The Brain Chemical Linked to Mood and Pleasure —May Have Other Functions Too For decades, discussions about dopamine centered around how this hormone provides people with a feeling of pleasure and rewards. Now, a new study by researchers at Northwestern University found that one genetic subtype of dopamine does not respond to rewards at … Continue reading “DOPAMINE: The Brain Chemical Linked to Mood and Pleasure —May Have Other Functions Too”
Keeping Your Eyes Healthy
Keeping Your Eyes Healthy When you make an appointment for an eye exam, you might expect your eye care professional to focus solely on the health of your eyes. What you may not realize is that optometrists and ophthalmologists can give you a good sense of your overall general physical health by examining your eyes. … Continue reading “Keeping Your Eyes Healthy”
FCP Live-In was proud to do a presentation of FCP Live-In’s services for the Case Management Team at Lowell General Hospital & Saints Campus Hospital!
FCP Live-In was proud to do a presentation of FCP Live-In’s services for the Case Management Team at Lowell General Hospital & Saints Campus Hospital! Daniel Ray, Care Coordinator at FCP Live-In, presented “How FCP Live-In services can help patients discharge directly to home and reduce rehospitalizations” at Lowell General Hospital & Saints Campus Hospital! … Continue reading “FCP Live-In was proud to do a presentation of FCP Live-In’s services for the Case Management Team at Lowell General Hospital & Saints Campus Hospital!”
Vertigo: A Manuever To Fix It
Vertigo: A Manuever To Fix It Dr. Carol Foster said she woke up one morning and everything started violently spinning. The room went like a spiral into space, making it feel as if she was “flying off the bed.” “I knew what this was because this is my job,” said Dr. Foster, a professor of … Continue reading “Vertigo: A Manuever To Fix It”
Cut The Risk Of Depression
Cut The Risk Of Depression It’s common knowledge that adopting healthy habits, like eating nutritious food and exercising regularly, can positively affect physical health and lower the chances of chronic diseases. Now, new research has identified seven lifestyle habits that can affect your physical health and your mental health, as well. According to the study … Continue reading “Cut The Risk Of Depression”