Author: Isreal Olabanji DST, RN

Medical alert systems are also referred to as personal emergency response systems. They provide an easy and fast way for senior citizens with health problems or people who live on their own to alert “help” in case of an emergency. The emergency could be a medical matter, a fire, a fall, or any kind of emergency that needs a fast response. In essence, these kinds of systems have a help button that lets an emergency response center aware of your circumstance through linking you with a live agent. The most basic systems make use of a landline and have a…

Having poor vision isn’t as simple as getting some glasses and forgetting about it. It involves getting frequent exams to check to see if the vision hasn’t gotten worse. And lingering too long with the wrong prescription for glasses can end up causing worse vision and even headaches. It is something that many people with glasses learn to live with. However, some have decided that enough is enough and they are looking into getting Lasik surgery to permanently fix their vision. Since it is a type of surgery, it isn’t a decision to get into lightly. In this article we…

Senior care refers to specialized care meant to help senior citizens live better lives. Senior care encompasses home care, hospice care, long-term care, assisted living, senior housing, and adult daycare. Seniors do not need to have serious health conditions to benefit from senior care, however. On the contrary, senior care can benefit any senior who experiences difficulties with daily life, including social isolation. If you think that a loved one might benefit from senior care, there are some questions worth asking before broaching the subject. Is it Time for Senior Care? Not all elderly people require senior care. That being…

I’m sure you must be wondering, “how come I don’t know this about safflower?” well, not to worry, we are here, and we’ve got you covered! So, do you know that safflower could be used to help inflammations? I guess not! Here’s the good news, more than helping you get rid of your regular skin irritations and cholesterol, safflower oil is an effective mean for inflammation and bloating. That’s not all, in order to make its consumption as edible as possible, it’s now being used to make tea. Skinny leaf tea is made with safflower, amongst other ingredients, to help…

When parents are asked what they want children to be when they grow up, the number one answer is “healthy” – and when parents discover their child faces any kind of health complication, the world stops and nothing else matters but the wellbeing of that child. Dr. Hassan Alzein of Alzein Pediatrics has extensive experience in treating critically ill children. Besides treating children for decades in his own pediatric practice, he has worked in a number of hospital Pediatric Intensive Care Units, helping families care for their children while navigating critical illnesses. “To improve the health of your child, reduce…