Any discussion of the side effects of a vaccine is going to be controversial. Because of Andrew Wakefield’s discredited work, many people believe that all vaccines cause a wide array of conditions.  Because of the backlash against anti-vaccine activists, other people immediately shut down any discussion of vaccine side effects. …

It is a proven fact that most seniors would like to be able to live out their retirement days in the comfort of their own home. As with the aging process comes the decline of both physical and mental health, it is imperative for seniors and their families to diverge a …

If you are living with lymphedema, you probably already understand that there is not a lot of public awareness about the condition. If you’re newly diagnosed, though, it can seem to be a frightening prospect, because it does represent an ongoing, chronic situation that can’t be totally cured. Any diagnosis …

According to those in the know, Medicaid funding comprises more than 40 percent of federal funding to states. Monies paid out by Medicaid for non-emergency transportation services amount to around $3 billion dollars of that federal funding. If you need to make medical appointments, and you don’t have a way …

It is challenging to try to cover such a broad topic as aging over the decades. Each one of us is different and our lives reflect our own unique choices and belief systems. However, I do feel that sharing my thoughts on how to age well based on my experiences and making some …

The world today is dedicated to technology, advancing research and the access to unlimited information on all manner of subjects. Each of us relies on technology not only for our questions about life but also for receiving the answers. And oh, by the way, we want our answers NOW! The speed with …

My last article A Paradigm Shift to Personal Responsibility set up the premise that the healthcare system is technologically driven and derives its results through partnerships with the insurance industry, government, pharmaceutical industry, medical profession and the hospitals that deliver services to patients. Given the complexity of the system, patients have have to learn to navigate …

We live in a world where we have direct access to just about anything we want.  Everything is at our fingertips. If we want information, we only need to search on the Internet. If we want to buy a product or asset, we can apply for bank loans, increase credit …

Evolution and Transformation Today’s children face technological choices that most parents believed were writ in spy novels or the makings of the latest science fiction blockbuster movie. A recent study indicates that almost 50% of toddlers use tablets, smartphones, computers, game consoles or a combination of all four, and not …