The U.S. leads the world in medical technology, surgery advancements, and scientific research output. Indeed, we have one of the best healthcare systems worldwide. Thanks to this, life expectancy has increased by an average of 2.3 years over the last two decades. Survival rates have also risen dramatically for most major chronic diseases. This includes …
Dementia is becoming more prevalent as time passes. Currently, about 6 million Americans are suffering from this debilitating illness. By 2060, that number is expected to almost double for people above 65 years old. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, and it’s a disease that poses several problems for the caretaker. As …
Benefits of Value-Based Care for Patients with Dementia Read More »
It’s no secret that your diet influences your financial and health status. Recently, the medical community has come to accept the importance of nutrition in the lives of patients suffering from chronic conditions. This raises the question – “What if primary care providers could offer prescriptions for fresh produce to their patients?” This would provide …
It’s not a secret that senior patients tend to either be underserved or overlooked when it comes to emergency care. Unnecessary hospitalizations are one of the main issues but not the only one. Cognitive impairment, sensory deficits, complex health histories, multiple chronic illnesses, and a lack of communication between doctors and patients account for the …
Emergency Care Is Disproportionately Less Efficient for Geriatric Patients Read More »
It’s estimated that one in two U.S. adults has a musculoskeletal condition. Orthopedic patients often suffer from chronic pain that greatly diminishes their quality of life, so many American adults seek treatment to alleviate their conditions. Unfortunately, many of them end up going under the knife when their orthopedic problems could be properly managed in …
Primary Care Providers Could Help Patients Avoid Unnecessary Musculoskeletal Surgeries Read More »