Our Reliance on SubstancesWe as a society are incredibly quick to turn to chemicals in order to feel better. This is true when it comes to sickness, depression, sadness, pain, and really just about anything. We like to think that a simple pill or drink will solve all our problems, without even really knowing why and where our [...] Stress, Aging, and Staying YoungNow it is no secret that the leading cause of aging is stress. But what exactly is stress to cause aging? Well, from one viewpoint, one can say that stress is in fact… feeling older. It is feeling like you can’t do something, feeling overwhelmed, feeling trapped, feeling stuck. It is feeling like the world [...] Communication with Aging Parents (and in general)I have mentioned in more than a few of my posts thus far that communication is a key factor when getting ready to move into a retirement community. It is a key factor whenever dealing with another person in any aspect, especially a family member. Because of this I felt it would be a good [...] Electronic Exchange of Health information“On March 1, 2010, CMS, in collaboration with ONC, released guidance clarifying that the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) permit labs to electronically exchange lab data and addressing some confusion regarding laboratory data and health IT. This guidance was put forth in a Survey and Certification letter, including interpretive guidance and frequently asked questions.” http://healthit.hhs.gov/blog/onc/index.php/2010/03/03/clia-permits-electronic-exchange-of-lab-data/ [...] keep looking » |







