Family Physician: A Friend to Depend On

Posted on: 22 January 2015

As your parents age, you begin to assume the role of primary caregiver. However, if you're like most people, you probably receive a fair amount of difficulty from your parents while trying to accomplish this task. If your loved one is having mobility problems, speaking to them about mobility aids, such as a motorized scooter, might be easier than you think. Once you discuss the benefits this mobility aid offers, your loved one will fall in love with the independence they offer. [Read More]

Posted on: 22 January 2015

When you find out you have cancer, you may feel stunned and concerned about what lies ahead for you. It can be hard to know what steps you should take, but making the right decisions after your diagnosis can put you in a better position to cope with your disease. Here are a few things to do after you are diagnosed with cancer. Find Out More about Your Disease Your doctor probably gave you a lot of information after you were diagnosed with cancer. [Read More]

Posted on: 15 January 2015

Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy, or PEMF, is an alternative method of dealing with pain that is becoming more and more popular. If you have arthritis, purchasing a PEMF machine to deliver magnetic pulses to your body can help relieve some of the pain you experience as part of the condition. It can be hard to know what to look for when buying such a machine, so here are four things to keep in mind. [Read More]

Posted on: 13 January 2015

If cataracts or glaucoma run in your family, you may be worried about taking precautions to make sure you save your sight. Here are five ways you can reduce your risk of these diseases, so you can see clearly for years to come. Get Shaded The first thing you need to always do to prevent cataracts in particular is to remember to wear your sunglasses or to stay in the shade. [Read More]