Posts by Jay Isidor

The rates of chronic disease, like diabetes and heart disease, are rising in the United States. With an estimated 45 percent of the population suffering from at least one chronic disease, Americans are feverishly exploring nutrition and wellness trends to regain control of their health. Between fad diets, workout routines, and an ever-growing list of…

One of the positive things that has emerged during this pandemic is increased access to medical providers via technology. Technology can be intimidating at first, but once you get the hang of it, opportunities open-up.  Several of my clients have taken advantage of telehealth or telemedicine in recent weeks. Here is how it worked for…

By: Mary Pipher Writer, activist and psychologist Mary Pipher’s book centers on the issue of women’s experiences aging and growing older, which sounds as if it might be depressing or negative but manages to be inspiring yet incredibly realistic. Pipher deals with the physical, spiritual, emotional and community aspects of aging, all of which have…

The plan of care (POC) for an individual is used to determine what type of problems, needs or challenges an individual may have, tasks or action steps to address those and goals to meet. It will also identify who will be involved in addressing needs and reaching goals. A POC is typically created and maintained…

I actually love this question. If you are on social media, you have probably noticed a lot of people throwing around privacy terminology, including HIPPA and HIPAA, also referred to as Hipaa. The correct acronym is HIPAA. It stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It is commonly misspelled as HIPPA. I always…

Jim Pedersen Veterans re-enter the workforce for a variety of reasons. They may miss working, need a little extra income to boost their retirement pay, or lose a job a few years shy of retirement. Over the last few months, COVID-19 has left many veterans unexpectedly unemployed. The Bureau of Labor Statistics listed the veteran…

Latorius Adams Caregivers are great at planning ahead and managing unexpected health crises, but with COVID-19 you may not have time to plan or sort through the rapidly changing and sometimes conflicting available information. During this time of heightened awareness about public health and reducing risk of exposure for ourselves and those we care for,…

My Dad was hospitalized last month. My brother and I attempted to step in and assist with managing the house and bills, until he was feeling stronger. We quickly learned that while we were aware of his medical directives and my dad had things carefully planned out, there was a lot about his “business” we…

By Arghavan Almony, M.D., Diabetic Eye and Retina Specialist, Carolina Eye Associates Did you know that diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in working-age Americans? Diabetes affects nearly 30 million Americans, and the National Eye Institute estimates that 45 percent (13.5 million) Americans living with diabetes have some form of diabetic eye disease. Diabetic…

My widowed mother is living alone in her home of 25 years. She needs some assistance with daily tasks as she no longer drives, and we’ve noticed some cognitive decline. My brother and I both live hours away but try to be helpful and involved. We are both employed and either still have children at…