CVME Insider: Nursing Knowledge That Matters

Written by Guest Blogger: Andrea Needham Populations are  aging  all around the world, requiring innovative approaches to keep up with their care. The great news is that advances in technology make keeping up with the demand for senior-friendly tools easier than ever. You can improve your daily quality of life by simply investing in some easy-to-use and practical devices. Get inspired by the below overview of products. Invest in streaming TV and movies Older individuals tend to spend a fair amount of time at home due to decreased mobility. Skip the traditional cable television and opt for a streaming device instead so you can view your favorite movies and shows at any time. Streaming sticks offer access to  more than 500,000 options . It's also easy to set up and there's no need to deal with the cable company—meaning lower costs as well. Another way to simplify entertainment is to get a tablet. This allows you to view programs from the comfort of you...

Written by Guest Blogger: Lydia Chan Alzheimer's Caregiver   | lydia@alzheimerscaregiver.net November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness and National Family Caregivers Month. Caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease can be very challenging, both physically and emotionally. Unfortunately, because of the demands and stress, many caregivers often end up neglecting their own needs. According to research by US Pharmacist,  77 percent  of Alzheimer's Disease caregivers experience sleep deprivation, 56 percent deal with high stress or anxiety, and 40 percent suffer from depression. These caregivers often put off their own medical care and become vulnerable to illness themselves. If you are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's, practice these self-care strategies and make your own health a priority. Eat Right and Take a Multivitamin You can’t be a valuable caregiver to others if you neglect your own health. It’s important to eat a diet rich in ve...

Central Valley Medical would like to introduce "Heather Connor."    Heather Connor is originally from The Unites States; however, she has spent the last 11 years in Canada. Two years ago, after a long search that yielded no answers for the cause of her boys mystery symptoms, she gave up her career as a Surgical Device Rep, to focus on getting her kids the care and treatment they needed. Since then, both of her children and husband have been diagnosed with Dystonia , a little known neurological movement disorder that causes painful twisting and contractions of any voluntary muscle in the body. She has found her voice as an advocate for dystonia through her blog " Raising Dystonia ". by Heather Connor October 13, 2014 He was younger than I imagined. Maybe forty...tops. He was tall and attractive with light brown hair and glasses. He was Yale educated with a B.Sc, an M.Sc, a Ph.D and an MD. My research revealed that he is a pioneer in the fi...