Archive for August 2018
Pregnancy and Opioids
Source: National Library of Medicine Many women need to take medicines while they are pregnant. But not all medicines are safe during pregnancy. Many medicines carry risks for you, your baby, or both. Opioids, especially when misused, can cause problems for you and your baby while you are pregnant. What are opioids? Opioids, sometimes called…
Read MoreOpioid Abuse and Addiction Treatment
Source: National Library of Medicine What are opioids? Opioids, sometimes called narcotics, are a type of drug. They include strong prescription pain relievers, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl, and tramadol. The illegal drug heroin is also an opioid. A health care provider may give you a prescription opioid to reduce pain after you have had…
Read MoreOpioid Overdose
Source: National Library of Medicine What are opioids? Opioids, sometimes called narcotics, are a type of drug. They include strong prescription pain relievers, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl, and tramadol. The illegal drug heroin is also an opioid. A health care provider may give you a prescription opioid to reduce pain after you have had…
Read MoreCelebrating Seniors on Labor Day
Last Updated: August 28, 2018 Labor Day is the final hurrah of summer before the fall season takes over and temperatures decrease. This national holiday has become more about fashion faux pas (“no white after Labor Day”) and shopping sales than the actual movement that inspired the holiday. So, this year, rather than getting caught up…
Read More10-Minute Upper Body Workout
Navigating the Hospital and Care Transitions
Cabin Made with Recycled 3D Printed Materials
Ford Uses “Third Age Suit” to Develop Cars With Seniors in Mind
For older adults with limited mobility, getting in and out of a vehicle can be challenging and even painful. Unfortunately, limited mobility, hearing and vision loss are just a few of the obstacles facing many senior drivers and passengers. That’s why the engineers at Ford are using technology to better understand their customer’s experiences. Ford’s…
Read MoreGetting Bob Back on His Feet
Diagnosis and treatment of normal pressure hydrocephalus for Robert Richter meant the difference between being confined to a wheelchair and being able to actively enjoy his life. Members of Robert Richter’s extended family were excited to see him on his feet and walking unassisted at the annual family picnic in early August. “They went through…
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