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
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
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
Kidney disease is a life-threatening condition that requires long-term medical supervision and management. According to the most recent numbers, 1 in 3 U.S. adults is at risk for developing kidney disease. The pervasiveness and poor management of the condition make kidney disease one of the leading causes of death nationwide. More worryingly, the number of
As primary care physicians (PCPs), our jobs can be made easier or harder depending on several factors. Key among them is the “health literacy” level of the patient. By this, we refer to the patient’s ability to understand medical information transmitted to them. It could be information related to their medical condition, symptoms, treatments, medicine
Obesity had been a global pandemic long before COVID came around. The rate of global obesity tripled in size over the last 50 years. Studies show that roughly 35% to 40% of Americans are obese. But when you attempt to talk to someone about their obesity, they usually get defensive and shy away from the
Americans are always looking for a quick fix to their problems, such as swallowing one pill per day to lose weight. Wouldn’t it be nice if life was that easy? The Camden Coalition was supposed to be the quick fix for helping people with frequent health issues and hospital readmissions. Since readmissions are expensive for
Metrics are a valuable way for healthcare providers to measure the value of the care they provide to their patients. All healthcare providers should continuously seek better quality metrics for their practices. They need tools capable of pinpointing the effectiveness, safety, and equity of their treatments and care. The results of your metrics will give