Becky Cooper, RN

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Photo by Engin_Akyurt on Pixabay If you or someone you know suffers from Parkinson’s disease, it’s not terribly hard to see some of the connections that it can have to mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. After all,…

Photo by Kranich17 on Pixabay Laughter, they say, is the best medicine, so “they” might also say it’s a little too late to administer it to residents of Mt. Vernon and elsewhere who are receiving palliative care. And they would be wrong. After all,…

Photo by congerdesign on Pixabay “A little drink here and there isn’t bad, right?” The answer to this is a complicated one. The quick answer is “it depends” since there are complicating factors involved in answering yes or no, including…

Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash Many of us have grown up familiar with Mr. Yuk, the symbol that appears on products warning us that it’s poison. The bright green face with closed eyes and stuck out tongue taught many…

Photo by Kindel Media on Pexels Throughout our lives, we may sometimes discuss what we want our last words to be, a literal once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and a potential special moment where someone could share extra-special info on the way out.…

Photo by holdmypixels on Pixabay Seniors living in Dubuque and elsewhere have a lot to be aware of concerning their personal health. Whether they’re in their 60s, 70s, 80s, or 90s, there’s always something that needs to be looked at a little…

Photo by HeungSoon on Pixabay To many residents of Anamosa and elsewhere, tuberculosis may seem like one of those old-timey diseases that no one gets anymore, but medical professionals will tell you that it’s far from the truth. In fact, TB…

Photo by JayMantri on Pixabay We all know, or should know, that we should be drinking more water and less alcohol, exercising more, and eating less food that’s bad for us, whether we’re in good health or receiving hospice care.…

Photo by PDPics on Pixabay From a caregiver’s perspective, taking care of someone with cancer can be said to be similar to other conditions in that it can be challenging and rewarding at the same time. Depending on the type…

Photo by Hush Naidoo Jade Photography on Unsplash When trying to find home health care help or hospice care for a loved one, a common question asked by many residents of Dubuque and elsewhere is “what kind of training have they had?” This isn’t…

Photo by Online Marketing on Unsplash Feeding tubes are something that a lot of residents of Mount Vernon and elsewhere don’t know a lot about until they have a need for them, which could be a short-term medical condition or a…