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…
Photo by cottonbro on Pexels “No thanks, I’ve got it just fine” is one of the biggest little white lies many of us seem to tell way too often. Admit it – it’s not an easy thing for residents of Maquoketa…
Photo by Alex Iby on Unsplash The term ‘quality-of-life’ can mean all sorts of things to residents of Manchester and elsewhere. While there are various economic and social definitions, we’re especially interested in how it’s seen In the health care…
Photo by Alexander Schimmeck on Unsplash New Year’s resolutions are often about improving your life, which is a great goal to have. Unfortunately, many resolutions made by residents of Dubuque and elsewhere are easily abandoned or broken within a month. It’s disappointing…
Photo by qimono on Pixabay Sure there are a lot of obscure holidays out there but there’s one upcoming one that deserves some attention from residents of Mount Vernon and elsewhere is Measure Your Feet Day. The day is Jan. 23, and it’s…
Photo by Vecislavas Popa on Pexels An activity that many find relaxing – taking a nice, hot bath – can actually be dangerous to some residents of Cedar Rapids and elsewhere, according to safety experts. Whether they’re receiving hospice care or traditional care,…