We all have our idiosyncrasies. Some funny, not so funny, irritating to others, irritating to yourself, obsessive, careless – basically, there is no end to some of the silly and inane habits we can’t seem to shake Perhaps the worst kind are those that cause you pain. You know, like stubbing your toe simply because...
It’s a dark, gloomy day – even if it’s sunny and bright. That’s because you feel lousy and nothing you do is making the pain or other malady disappear. At the same time, you might be wondering if the something that ails you is really worth a trip to the ER. Our advice? When in...
Just how serious is the problem? Consider the following: Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency or urgent care center for a bathroom fall. According to the National Council on Aging, one in four Americans over 65 falls each year. In 2014, older Americans experienced 29 million falls, resulting in 7...
