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Free Audio Health Resources
By Rachel
It’s true, sometimes the government is keeping up with the times. The U.S. government Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has a news series called Healthcare 411. On the website are 30-second PSA style audio podcasts and one- to four-minute features or radiocasts on many health topics. Because they are audio, they are [...]
Keeping an Eye on Nutrition
By Cassie
As we age, both physical and mental limitations may make it harder to eat a well-balanced diet leading to nutritional deficits. Poor nutrition and malnutrition are seen in up to fifty percent of the elderly population. Symptoms can include; weight loss or gain, disorientation, dehydration, skipping meals and depression. Medications are also a major [...]
Keeping the Earth Unmedicated
By Cassie
I spent Saturday at my 84-year old mother’s home. My mother is in relatively good shape for her age and resides on her own. I happened to notice two trays and a cabinet full of prescription and over the counter medications. I started poking around and realized that in her cupboards, she had some [...]
A Social Worker Can Help You
By Mae
Nurses and physicians have a clear role and expectation of how they impact individuals and families. But, what exactly do social workers do? Social workers have various roles all with the same goal in mind – to empower individuals to achieve the highest quality of life possible within the limits of their circumstance. According [...]
EAP as a Gateway to Eldercare Services
By Cassie
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) is often considered a benefit to assist an employee who has drug, alcohol or mental health issues that interfere with work. Some may think of EAP as a free or low-cost counseling services that result in short-term improvements. Prior to working at CareGuide, I never even thought to check out [...]