FCP Live-In was proud to attend the Alliance’s Annual Fall Hospice & Palliative Care Conference in Concord, NH The Alliance’s Annual Fall Hospice & Palliative Care Conference convenes colleagues to share research, best practices, and new ideas — with the goal of delivering the best care possible to patients with serious or terminal illnesses. This … Continue reading “FCP Live-In was proud to attend the Alliance’s Annual Fall Hospice & Palliative Care Conference in Concord, NH”
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DIABETES: 10 Warning Signs of Diabetes
DIABETES: 10 Warning Signs of Diabetes Diabetes is a widely known health condition that affects millions of people of all ages in the United States. Surprisingly, many people who have diabetes don’t know that they have it. But that’s not all, what gets in the way of people getting checked for and accurately diagnosed is … Continue reading “DIABETES: 10 Warning Signs of Diabetes”
Medicare’s First Ten Drugs Targeted For Price Cuts
Medicare’s First Ten Drugs Targeted For Price Cuts Millions of Medicare beneficiaries will have lower out-of-pocket costs for medication now that the nation’s single largest health program has the power to negotiate prescription drug prices directly with drug manufacturers. Medicare recipients who took the first 10 drugs selected for negotiations paid a total of $3.4 … Continue reading “Medicare’s First Ten Drugs Targeted For Price Cuts”
Alzheimer’s Disease Latest Info
Alzheimer’s Disease Latest Info An international research team has identified a new and rare genetic variant that may delay symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease for decades. Led by Harvard Medical School investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital and Massachusetts Eye and Ear, the team discovered while studying families in Colombia that carry a gene known to cause … Continue reading “Alzheimer’s Disease Latest Info”
Eric Rosenberger, FCP Live-In Care Coordinator Retired Yesterday
Eric Rosenberger, FCP Live-In Care Coordinator Retired Yesterday Eric Rosenberger, FCP Live-In Care Coordinator for the North Shore of Massachusetts, retired yesterday after 10+ years with FCP Live-In. We wish him well and hope he enjoys his retirement plans of hiking, skiing, golfing, photography, and traveling. All the best, Eric! From the FCP Live-In Team … Continue reading “Eric Rosenberger, FCP Live-In Care Coordinator Retired Yesterday”
Flu Shots: When, Where, and How To Get Them
Flu Shots: When, Where, and How To Get Them The influenza (flu) season is underway in the United States and health care experts are urging Americans to protect themselves by getting vaccinated against the infectious respiratory disease. While the flu spreads year-round, the flu season generally starts in the fall and winter. However, flu activity … Continue reading “Flu Shots: When, Where, and How To Get Them”
8 Habits That Could Extend Your Life 24 Years
8 Habits That Could Extend Your Life 24 Years If you want to live a long life, health experts say maintaining healthy eating habits and staying physically active can go a long way in fulfilling this goal. Lending support to the experts are previously published studies that show how a healthy lifestyle can contribute to … Continue reading “8 Habits That Could Extend Your Life 24 Years”
Wash Pesticides Off Fruits And Vegetables
Wash Pesticides Off Fruits And Vegetables TikTok is not short on trends, and one that went viral is how to clean pesticide residue off fruits and vegetables before eating them. One popular video recommended using baking soda, white vinegar, and specialty “produce washes.” While this may get rid of dirt and small bugs, the question … Continue reading “Wash Pesticides Off Fruits And Vegetables”
Live Long And Well
Live Long And Well When Elizabeth Francis celebrated her birthday in July, the Houston, Texas resident earned a title that few people have ever achieved: Francis is the oldest living person in Texas. Now, Francis’ age of 114 places her in the unique class of supercentenarians—people who are 110 years old or older. The great-great-grandmother … Continue reading “Live Long And Well”
FCP Live-In was proud to do a presentation of FCP Live-In’s services for the Case Management Team at Catholic Medical Center!
FCP Live-In was proud to do a presentation of FCP Live-In’s services for the Case Management Team at Catholic Medical Center! Richard Williams, Care Coordinator Specialist at FCP Live-In, did a presentation on “How FCP Live-In services can help patients discharge directly to home and reduce rehospitalizations.” FCP Live-In would like to thank Courtney Simpson, … Continue reading “FCP Live-In was proud to do a presentation of FCP Live-In’s services for the Case Management Team at Catholic Medical Center!”