The United States Census Bureau reports that Baby Boomers (which generally refers to people born between years 1946-1964) should reach at least 65 years of age by the year 2030. Not only is the number of older adults in the United States increasing at a…
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is an under-diagnosed and often misdiagnosed mental health condition due to the similarity of symptoms it shares with other psychiatric disorders. These include depression, anxiety, agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder, to name a few. People who suffer from…
The World Health Organization estimates that there are 2.2 billion people around the globe that live with visual impairments. Furthermore, low vision is one of the 10 leading causes of disability for people living in the United States. With the graying of one of…
In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, one approach that stands out for its patient-centeredness and personalized care is in-home nursing. With its focus on delivering healthcare services in the comfort of a patient’s environment, in-home nursing has gained prominence as a solution that caters…
The reality of postpartum depression Between 6.5% and 20% of new mothers develop postpartum depression (PPD), though many more may go undiagnosed. PPD symptoms may include: Depressed mood or severe mood swings Difficulty bonding with their baby Withdrawing from family and friends, loss of…
According to the Mayo Clinic, mindfulness is a type of meditation. Those who practice this type of meditation focus their awareness on what they’re sensing and feeling in the moment. The key is not to interpret or judge senses or feelings, merely observe. Recommended…
For occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) who are looking for flexibility, autonomy, and an occupation-based practice, home health care may be an option worth investigating. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS, 2022), “OT is an integral component of rehabilitative services…
The importance of sunscreen When I was a teen, it was considered an outrage to have pale skin after Memorial Day. Skin needed to be tanned, and tanned promptly, no matter the means required to do so. Teens would line up for hours, bored…
Bodily injury liability is a type of insurance coverage. It provides financial protection to the policyholder if they are found legally responsible for causing bodily injury or death to another person. What does bodily injury liability insurance do? For athletic trainers, bodily injury…
According to a recent study led by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry, almost half of U.S. dentists experienced verbal or reputational aggression by patients in the previous year. Nearly one in four endured physical aggression. The study, published in the Journal of the American…