Opioid prescriptions dropped for the first time since the modern addiction crisis began, federal government says The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said prescriptions for highly addictive painkillers such as oxycodone dropped 13.1 percent between 2012 and 2015, offering a glimmer of progress in efforts to quell the worst drug epidemic in U.S. history.Continue reading “Opioid prescriptions dropped for the first time since the modern addiction crisis began,”
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Health Care self serving predatory practices
Thanks to the internet we can research and find our information and so we can ask our doctor more questions who only have 15 minutes to meet us. But not every one uses the computer or the latest gadget in health care. How much do you pay for prescription meds, for example? What about healthContinue reading “Health Care self serving predatory practices”
When a cancer patient decided for home care and not hospice or hospital care
A 76 yrs old cancer patient wanted to spend his remaining life at home and not in the care of hospital or hospice. He wants to prolong his life and not bother with end of life solution from hospice, a sub lingual morphine that expires the body in less than a week. And he doesContinue reading “When a cancer patient decided for home care and not hospice or hospital care”
Calling all hospice care, geriatric care and senior care specialists
Motherhealth wish to collaborate with you all in helping match senior care with caregivers in the bay area. Profit sharing is welcome with no cash participation upfront, only sweat equity. You can join us in our goal to bring affordable care among our adult populations in the bay area. Email Connie at motherhealth@gmail.com or textContinue reading “Calling all hospice care, geriatric care and senior care specialists”
Nursing homes guide
Here are some questions to ask when considering a nursing home: Regular Health Assessment Has the senior been assessed recently? If a nursing home is being considered as the next step after hospitalization, this probably has already been done. However, if a senior is considering a move from home or another facility, a more formalContinue reading “Nursing homes guide”
Yelp experience, senior care services in the bay area
In promoting my senior care services, I asked others where to advertise. Caregivers hotline, newspaper, craigslist and other online social media can help promote a business. I started with word of mouth and giving out seminars on Caregiving tips. Meeting seniors in senior centers and their homes also helped in finding clients who need caregiversContinue reading “Yelp experience, senior care services in the bay area”