The holidays can mean a lot of different things to different people. Although holidays can be a fun time to connect with family, they can also be a rude awakening if an older loved one … Continue Reading
You may have heard that falls are a big risk as we age, but how common are falls really? According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, falls contributed to the deaths of 34,000 … Continue Reading
Flu shot clinics are a sign that fall is on its way. With winter being a time that flu cases peak, flu shot clinics tend to pop up around late summer through late fall. These … Continue Reading
If you use prescription medications you’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2016 nearly 50% of adults in the US reported using prescription medications in the past 30 days. … Continue Reading
We all know a little more about our local health department than we have in the past due to COVID 19. The Washtenaw County Health Department works hard, whether there’s a pandemic or not, to … Continue Reading
Often called blister packs, bubble packaging, multi-dose packaging, pill packets, or pre-sorted daily med packs, this medication management tool involves creating individual packs of medication either daily or weekly. Benefits Easy to double check that … Continue Reading
May 25th is National Senior Health and Fitness Day! Today on the blog we’re going to focus on senior health by speaking with Sandi Valenti, social work advocate at Trinity Health Senior Health (formerly IHA … Continue Reading