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6 Ways to Prevent Overmedication

Apr 16, 2019

Overmedication is a major problem for patients of all ages, but especially for the elderly. Due to the increasing number of medical issues that occur as bodies age, it is natural that more medications are prescribed to to combat the effects of growing older. Most elderly patients take at least 1 prescription, and many take 5 or more. This is can be not only financially draining, but also medically dangerous. However, there are ways to prevent overmedication. 1. Don’t Be Afraid to Ask Questions One of the best ways to keep yourself or your loved one from being overmedicated is...

The Overmedication Epidemic

Apr 11, 2019

Let me ask, “How many medications do you take daily?” Depending upon your age, it is likely that you take 5 or more medications every single day. Some people take as many as 10 or more different medications daily. The overmedication epidemic is one that is truly frightening, because the results of it will not be understood for years to come. What is the Overmedication Epidemic? With each advancement in medical knowledge has come a plethora of medications developed to treat a variety of conditions and illnesses. From blood pressure to diabetes to high cholesterol to arthritis and more,...

Elderly Parents’ Healthcare Takes Teamwork

Apr 4, 2019

Family is everything. As we grow older so do our parents. We are used to them taking care of us and being there for us. However, there comes a time when the roles begin to reverse. Even the most independent of senior adults need support from their family to ensure that they are taking care of their health needs correctly. If you find yourself caring for elderly parents, you may be asking yourself, "How can I ensure that my parents stay healthy for as long as possible?” Communication is Key to Understanding Healthcare NeedsFirst, ask questions. It is easy to...

Accessing good healthcare in Chattanooga

Mar 28, 2019

How to Get the Best Healthcare Advice in Chattanooga Chattanooga, Tennessee is a fast-growing city offering quality health care in many areas. As a hub for traffic to several larger cities like Atlanta, Nashville, and Knoxville, Chattanooga has a small town feel in many ways. Yet larger corporations, such as Volkswagen, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Chattanooga, McKee Foods (Little Debbie), and Amazon, as well as the major healthcare corporations like BlueCross BlueShield of TN have large workforces with a vast array of health care needs. Chattanooga residents with chronic or acute conditions and diseases often find it difficult to navigate their health care needs. This makes Chattanooga a...

Conspicuous Caring

Mar 26, 2019

In an interesting article on Medscape.com, “Have We Missed the Hidden Cause of Medical Overuse,” the author raises a provocative issue about medical overuse. He cites the story of when a mother kisses the scrape of a toddler, "No healing takes place, yet both parties appreciate the ritual." Continuing, he states, "The ritual shows how we might be programmed to both seek and offer healthcare even when it isn't medically useful.” He believes this is "Conspicuous Caring". The provocative conclusion is that healthcare isn't just about health; it's also a grand signaling exercise called conspicuous caring. If healthcare was only a transaction about getting well,...

6 Ways to Prevent Overmedication

The Overmedication Epidemic

Elderly Parents’ Healthcare Takes Teamwork

Accessing good healthcare in Chattanooga

Conspicuous Caring

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