Clinical Trials – Should I Participate?
Am I a good candidate for Clinical Trials? Here are some questions to ask yourself before deciding to participate.
Tell Your Pandemic Story
We have all just experienced an enormously challenging time and now COVID variants are causing new concerns and procedures for staying safe. We have lived through other historical crises, but the COVID-19 pandemic is exceptional. Telling your story can reduce your concerns and help others. [...]
Clinical Trials – Are They For Me?
Hospitals and medical centers are sponsoring clinical trials throughout the Piedmont to evaluate new medical approaches and increase scientific understanding of a wide variety of diseases. Physicians believe that this research is key to improving health care in North Carolina [...]
Care Providers Caring for Themselves
There are almost 66 million unpaid caregivers in the United States. Not nurses, doctors, and CNAs. Sixty-six million unpaid providers caring for children, parents, partners and siblings. What a generous contribution each of these people makes to the wellbeing of a loved one! [...]
Sing a Song
What a great thought for spring 2021! We are looking for ways to feel happy and engaged while still coping with pandemic concerns and rules. How about singing? If music is not a big part of your life, consider this: Singing familiar songs reduces stress [...]
The Road to Better Health
Vitamin D, Zinc, Vitamin C, elderberry, and more have become common multivitamin household supplements during the “sick season” to strengthen the immune system. We like to believe that daily doses of these products alone will superpower our immune systems; however, have you included or added a daily dose of exercise [...]
Staying Engaged During the Pandemic
We know that staying actively engaged in work, play, and social activities is very important to our mental and physical health and even to our ability to remember and problem solve. Create your own connections and commit to new learning and adventures for staying engaged during the pandemic. [...]
“21” Health Tips for “2021”
The significance of “21” means many things to many people. We reflect on 2021 and “21” ways to improve our health for our resolution solution to betterment. We believe the following suggestions can get you started on your healthy path and off to a good year. [...]
A Fall Risk Assessment Could Help You Maintain Your Independence
Ruth, a 72-year-old retired teacher, lives alone. Ruth country line dances a few times a month, gardens, and is active in her church. She considers herself healthy. One day Ruth slips in the shower and breaks her hip. After surgery and a short stay at a rehab facility, she returns home. [...]
The Importance of Diet and Exercise
Becoming sedentary and slowing down with age is quite common. As you age, adopting an active lifestyle becomes more important than ever! If you already were a fitness freak but the recent COVID-19 outbreak has thrown a wrench into your healthy lifestyle, eliminated your gym time, and made you [...]