When it’s time for you or a loved one to leave the hospital, you may feel both happy and stressed. You may feel joy that you will soon be home in your own bed. But you might worry that you, or your loved one, are too sick to go home. Or you might worry that […]
Patient Empowerment Blog
6 Important Reasons to Visit a Loved One in the Hospital
It’s scary and lonely to be hospitalized. Certainly, a loving family member or trusted friend can keep you comfortable and ease loneliness. However, informal caregivers, such as close friends and family, also play an important role in a patient’s care. When you visit a loved one in the hospital, you can notify staff of developing […]
Reduce Your Risk of Getting Pneumonia in the Hospital
Of course, no one wants to get sicker while in the hospital. Unfortunately, that is exactly what happens to many patients who get pneumonia in the hospital. The impact of pneumonia ranges from mild to life threatening, so it’s worth your time to learn more about pneumonia, how you can get it, and what you […]
What is Adaptive Clothing? Who Needs it?
Most of us want to wear clothes that look good and feel comfortable. Personally, I feel better about myself when I am wearing clothes I enjoy. But for people with physical, cognitive, or sensory limitations, finding comfortable, stylish clothes that are easy to put on and take off can prove difficult. Fortunately, there are many […]
Can you Trust Medical Information on Facebook? Not Always!
Can you trust medical information on Facebook? Not without careful consideration! Billions use the internet for medical information. Unfortunately, there is a lot of false or misleading health information available online, and it can be surprisingly hard to tell the difference between true and false information. Facebook, the biggest social network in the world, could have […]
