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Treating Alcoholism with a No-Fault Atmosphere
Ask anyone if they have ever cut their finger and most will say yes. It can happen to anyone, although the odds go up when people are not paying attention. No one wants or expects to cut their finger. It’s a no-fault wound.
Kind of like alcoholism. Alcoholism is non-discriminate.
Some
Alcohol and Aging
No matter what your age, anyone can have a problem with drinking alcohol.
Alcohol use disorder is a medical condition that your medical provider can screen for, and diagnose when drinking has the potential to become problematic.
In America, there are more than 17 million people that have been diagnosed with an Alcohol use
4 Takeaways on Curbing Opioid Abuse and Misuse
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 130 people die every day from opioid overdose — both from prescription and illicit drugs — and at least half of all deaths involve a prescription opioid.
Opioid abuse was a central focus of the 2019 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
There are times during the month that I often find myself slipping into sadness. Being on the cusp of depression, but bouncing back to a positive mood with the influence of a new project, family outing or dropping a few pounds.
We all feel sad at times and it should not be confused with being
What You Need to Know About Hospice and Palliative Care
Studies show that most Americans agree that having a conversation about end of life (EOL) wishes is important, and the majority of those individuals would prefer to die in the home, if possible. Despite this, statistics show that the opposite is actually occurring. It is
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October is Health Literacy Month, a time for organizations to help promote the importance of understandable health information. Healthcare terms and acronyms can be confusing for patients.
Caregivers for older adults may have vast responsibilities, depending on the older adults’ needs. Caregivers can influence health decisions older adults make or the decisions other people make about older adults. Because of this influence and responsibility, they need skills to support complicated medical conditions and take advantage of opportunities to help older adults
You know your patient’s weight.
You know their “real” age.
You’ve even seen them naked.
Then why is it too personal to ask how much they drink, smoke or if they’re feeling depressed.
It is time to get personal with your patients.
Knowing more about their struggles and habits can help you identify how to best integrate their medical
Improving Opioid Safety and Quality Measures in Nursing Homes to Enhance Residents’ Quality of Life
Opioids can cause a number of negative effects, particularly in older adults, as they are more susceptible to adverse effects of pain medication. Opioids can contribute to the worsening of nursing homes’ quality measures, including, but not limited to, bladder
