The concept of health and wellness has come a long way. You may remember the workout tapes that once captivated Americans. Or the weight-loss strategies involving cabbage soup, cookies and grapefruit that people pursued over the years, sometimes at a cost to their health. “Today, people view health and wellness […]
Preventing illness and injury are a big part of staying healthy. We monitor our blood pressure, watch for suspicious moles, check our cholesterol and conduct self-exams important to early cancer detection. Yet, relatively few understand how to prevent falls, one of the most common and devastating events for older adults. […]
Patient-shared decision making is an important aspect of healthcare today. However, advocating for yourself – or someone you love – requires information, especially with a relatively new concept like patient blood management (PBM). This is one reason the Society for the Advancement of Patient Blood Management (SABM) is sponsoring its […]
A lost set of keys … missed dental appointment … forgetting the name of an acquaintance, these may be signs of normal aging. Coupled with other symptoms, however, they may also signal the start of dementia or other conditions that early-on could be mistaken for dementia—amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), depression, […]
Fear of the dark isn’t unique to kids. Recent research shows that nearly half of older adults don’t want to leave their homes at night. The reason: Concern they could be robbed, assaulted or worse. In fact, two-thirds of seniors are convinced that they someday will become crime victims. “Fear […]
Have you heard of the “helper’s high”? It’s the uplifting feeling experienced after a good deed or an act of kindness. Nancy Thomes, Director of Volunteer Services at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC), is very familiar with the positive affects of service. She sees it every day in […]
It’s rare for Palliative Medicine physician Larry Parsons, MD, to meet someone who understands his medical specialty or how it benefits patients with serious illnesses. Dr. Parsons directs inpatient Palliative Medicine at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center and is part of the Palliative Medicine team at Dignity Health, Yavapai […]
If you’ve ever smoked or you’re a current smoker, the possibility of lung cancer is probably in the back of your mind. What you may not know is that 80 percent of lung cancers are curable, if they’re found early. Enter Lung Cancer Screening and Care at Dignity Health, Yavapai […]
Setting up a home fitness program doesn’t have to be complicated, but there are a few steps you can take to ensure you’re successful, and of course, safe. What’s step one? “Make sure your program includes full-body exercise,” said Danyelle Schott, Certified Personal Trainer, Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC’s) Pendleton […]
If you’re experiencing difficulty swallowing, mealtime or even taking a drink of water can be an unpleasant experience. You may even be avoiding your medications because they’re difficult to swallow. “Problems with swallowing should not be underestimated,” said Courtney Brimm, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC). “It’s […]
“Into each life some rain must fall.” These words are more than song lyrics or a familiar expression to Cheryl Van Demark, PT, C-IAYT, Physical Therapist and Yoga Therapist at Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC). They’re part of a self-compassion practice Van Demark teaches in the YRMC Self-Care Program for […]
Varicose veins are more than a cosmetic issue, according to Anil Kumar, MD, ABVLM, RPVI, RPhS, FACC, FSVM, Medical Director of The Vein Center at YRMC in Prescott Valley. “Varicose veins are a potentially dangerous health issue that people often overlook,” Dr. Kumar said. “Without treatment, symptoms may progress and […]
