The Alabama Board of Nursing is on the cusp of launching a new process for certifying nursing support technicians, a process designed to both eliminate redundancies and ease workloads for nurses.
A new blood test could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease more accurately in a primary care setting, leading to crucial early interventions in treatment. Researchers
Ensuring the accuracy of your medical records takes some extra time and effort, but it is essential for receiving appropriate health care treatment and avoiding potential complications that may arise from incorrect information.
“God is present. He is good — even in the waiting, the silence and the tragedy,” a daughter reflects following the loss of her father to a 25-year battle with heart disease.
An estimated 11 million Americans serve as caregivers to Alzheimer’s and dementia patients – people like 74-year-old Grady Caldwell, a full-time pastor and caregiver to his wife, Kathleen.
When Jim Henry’s wife Jeanette was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, he entered a world about which he knew very little. His experiences helped shape a book that provides help for others in a similar situation.
Older adults agree: “Better quality of life or the ‘life in your years’ is more important … than the number of years of their life.” Three UAB experts weigh in with tips on how to live healthier longer.
Hearing loss is often caused by the cumulative effects of daily noise exposure. Early intervention with hearing aids may slow cognitive decline exacerbated by hearing loss.
