“Mask Free” New Sleep Apnea Product
A new lightweight wearable device is now on the market and made by the respected Phillips company. No cumbersome mask or machine to attach and the results are very promising. The product is currently not eligible for insurance reimbursement but that may change for 2020. At $499 it is more reasonable than the bigger and […]
Miracle Ears for Seniors with Hearing Issues
If you or your partner is having problems hearing the television then I have 2 excellent options for. Both are easy to connect to your television and will improve your experience but are two completely different type of options. The first it the “Miracle Ears” product that you see advertised on television and it is […]
The Equadose Pill Splitter
This small well made pill splitter does a terrific job and is also easy to use. Some pill splitter are flimsy and the pills can get crushed and or get split into uneven amounts. It is very easy to use this splitter and you will also love the unique sliding plastic cover that protects the […]
Pill Splitting
Do you have a medication that is killing you every month with how expensive it is. You have nothing to lose to ask your pharmacist if “pill splitting” is an option with your medication. Before you start thinking this is complicated please reconsider. Let’s say you are a taking a cholesterol medication which is 20 […]
Canadian Pharmacies
Some US citizens are getting their prescription drugs from Canadian pharmacies and are claiming to save hundreds and even thousands of dollars. Technically it is not legal but as long as a US citizen is bringing back or acquiring a 90 day supply or less it is usually viewed as okay. The savings can be […]
Some New Medical Specialties
These four new terms aren’t new but are playing a bigger role in day to day medicine. Nurse Practitioner: A NP or Nurse Practitioner is an advanced degreed nurse. You must have a RN degree and between 1.5 and 3.0 years of post degreed training. On a personal note my 13 year old twin girls […]
Seniors & Pleural Mesothelioma
Pleural Mesothelioma and What You Need to Know Due to its long latency period of 20-50 years, pleural mesothelioma is a disease that mostly affects senior citizens. Pleural mesothelioma, which surrounds the lining of the lungs, is the most common form of mesothelioma and is caused by exposure to asbestos, a mineral that was once […]
Minnesota Meals on Wheels
We have had numerous questions dealing with the Meals on Wheels program and the Covid virus scare. They are doing everything they can to make it safe for both the volunteers who deliver the meals and for the meal recipients. Because many seniors can’t and shouldn’t get out the value of a good hot meal […]
Community Senior Centers
Community Senior Centers are one of those “diamond in a rough” places that you find in life. Most suburban cities have them and there are national accreditations handed out. The events and activities are based on the individual center but can include card games / leagues, crafts, woodworking, book clubs, day trips, exercise classes, educational […]
Adaptive Clothing
“Incontinence & Wandering” can be problems for your dementia or Alzheimers patient. Adaptive clothing can be a godsend and solve many problems. Incontinence can be the final straw on why families need to move a loved one into an assisted living or nursing home. Before going to bed, you can put a Depends type product on a […]