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It’s Okay to Say NO
Less than 2 weeks ago, my father underwent 2 angiograms (one upper, one abdominal aorta) which were supposed to be followed by bilateral stent replacements of the femoral arteries. Fortunately, the...
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What is a Death Doula ?
Having worked as a registered nurse in the nursery/NICU (neonatal ICU) for many years, I have become familiar with birthing doulas who are non-medical personnel that undergo special training to help...
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Blood Thinners: Information and Precautions for Elderly Patients
Blood thinners are used to prevent or slow down the formation of blood clots. They are prescribed to reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis, heart attack or stroke in patients at risk for these...
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Good News for Patients on Coumadin Therapy
The following is a guest blog featuring Gary B. Liska from Quality Assured Services, Inc. He will be discussing Coumadin (or warfarin) therapy (which we spoke about in our members’ section recently)....
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Monitoring Vitamin K Intake During Coumadin Therapy
Again, I am bringing you guest blogger, Gary Liska from QAS ( Quality Assured Services, Inc.) because his expertise is in Coumadin therapy, INR testing and Vitamin K regulation. When my father was...
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Finding a Good Doctor For Your Loved One
Finding a good doctor for an elderly loved one can be a challenge. Many rural areas and smaller towns do not have gerontologists available. This means that a family will need to look at the...
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