When the COVID-19 pandemic struck the world, it forced many primary care physicians to advise their patients online. Virtual care was already becoming a growing trend because it allows patients to consult with doctors without the inconvenience of traveling to their offices. Unfortunately, telemedicine was not offered by many doctors before the pandemic. Most patients
Substance abuse problems are an epidemic in America. A common assumption is that younger and middle-aged people are the typical demographic for substance abuse. However, a growing number of seniors are getting admitted to rehabilitation facilities because of addiction problems. One earlier health study even suggested that roughly 5.7 million seniors would have some sort
Social workers protect disadvantaged people and address social inequalities, especially in impoverished or underprivileged communities. Many of these cases involve younger people because they typically have more economic insecurity than older people. However, America’s high cost of living and economic instability have caused more seniors to become financially strained and economically insecure. According to a
Social media has created a national platform for Americans to share any information they want. Unfortunately, much of this information has no basis of fact behind it. People tend to post their assumptions, rumors, suspicions and then pass them off as fact. This has become dangerous for people seeking medical advice, especially seniors. Numerous studies
The current American healthcare system is a giant headache for patients to navigate. One of the biggest annoyances for patients is when they need to receive specialized care. In most cases, patients don’t have the freedom to visit a medical specialist directly. Instead, they must make an appointment to see their primary care physician and
This past year has presented more challenges to so many of us, way more than any other year in most of our lives. The impact of COVID-19 has affected our lives in so many ways, from the death of loved ones, fear of becoming infected, dealing with illness once infected, and the economic fallout such
The National Institutes of Health (NIH)- Office of Dietary Supplements, defines vitamin D as a “nutrient found in some foods that is needed for health and to maintain strong bones. It does so by helping the body absorb calcium (one of the bone’s main building blocks) from food supplements.” Healthline explains that vitamin D is
This is the season of giving. It is also the season of holiday parties, food, drinks and festivities. For GERD sufferers, approximately 15 to 30% of the U.S. population, the consequences of such merriment can be painful. GERD is an acronym for gastroesophageal reflux disease and if you have already been diagnosed, you are fully
The winter holidays are traditionally the time perfect for families to gather and celebrate the season of giving. This year, we are all in the fight of our lives as we must take responsible actions to slow the spread of a dangerous virus that led to a global pandemic. With vaccines giving us hope that