It’s no joke that there are all sorts of confusing and sometimes conflicting health information going around these days, not just in Manchester but elsewhere as well. It can be a real challenge to make sense of it all, whether you’re…
It’s quite easy to get carried away when reflecting on the parts of fall and winter that bring you joy, such as the fun of the holidays or outdoor recreation activities. But not everyone feels this way: some seniors in…
Every part of a home care and hospice team should receive plenty of appreciation from residents of Mount Vernon and elsewhere. Nurses, therapists, social workers, providers, and other skilled health care professions that provide palliative care to clients deserve appreciation for what…
It’s no secret that a fall can drastically change the life of a resident of Anamosa and elsewhere, maybe even requiring a need for hospitalization, physical therapy, hospice care, or a move to a rehabilitation facility. That’s why there are all sorts…
For nearly a century, antibiotics have been touted as the most amazing product of modern medicine. And truthfully, for residents of Manchester and elsewhere, they do work pretty well, even for people receiving end of life care. But while some…
You never know what kind of stories people have, especially where veterans are concerned. For instance, some may only see a senior receiving hospice care in the Dubuque area. But a few decades earlier, he might have put his life…
Physical therapy often can be thought of as something that only benefits people with severe injuries. But to residents of Mount Vernon and elsewhere, this type of therapy can help just about any mental or physical condition, including those receiving palliative care.…
There are a lot of reasons for residents of Cedar Rapids and elsewhere to sometimes feel depressed this year, from business closures across the country to public health fears about a contagion that could make us seriously ill or require us…
There’s plenty of awareness about the risks of breast cancer for women, including visible campaigns to encourage regular mammograms and self-checks for residents of Manchester and elsewhere. While this is encouraging, much less attention is given to the fact that men…
Hospice services available today to residents of Dubuque and elsewhere offer quite a lot for patients, especially when compared to hospice care in the past that pretty much consisted of a spare bed in a hospital or private home. People…