Understanding the different types of “brain attack”
Strokes arise from different underlying causes. Each produces its own set of symptoms, and each calls for different prevention strategies.A network of large and small blood vessels deliver oxygen and nutrients throughout your brain. If
Medical gaslighting has emerged as a troubling issue for both patients and health care providers
ECRI just published in its Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns 2025 that the risks of dismissing patient, family, and caregiver concerns is now the number one safety concern. The term refers to instances where patients
Exercising for bone strength: getting started
Since you can't see your bones or skeleton, they're often "out of sight, out of mind" until you break a bone or your doctor mentions that you have low bone density. But being proactive about
How to fall without injury
Most of our instinctive actions when we start to fall are more likely to get us hurt. You can't always avoid a fall, but you can reduce the injury it may cause. Plan for a
May’s Letter From the CEO
Dear friends,There were three of us at lunch that day – two friends from my days in corporate America. Mary, now 80 years old and happily retired in Southern California and Frank, 82 years old,
An easy HIIT home workout for older adults
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has been one of the most popular fitness trends for over a decade. It's no wonder. HIIT workouts efficiently boost cardiovascular health, improve metabolism, and burn fat. Despite what you
Probiotics and prebiotics: what’s really important
Probiotics and prebiotics are a hot topic these days. You've likely seen many ads on television and online for supplements and foods that promise to deliver helpful bacteria and their benefits. Here's what you need
April’s Letter From the CEO
Dear friends, Last month, five members of the Amazing Care Network based in Honolulu, went on a tour of Okinawa specifically to better understand how and why people in certain villages live long and healthy
March’s Letter From the CEO
Dr. Taunia Markvicka Dear friends, I’m delighted and deeply grateful to announce a new offering to members of the Amazing Care Network. Dr. Taunia Markvicka is heading up our Pharmacist-Friend-of-the-Family program (since that’s such a
Reporting Medicare fraud & abuse
Medicare fraud and abuse can happen anywhere. It’s important that you protect your Medicare number and other personal information, and check your Medicare claims regularly so you don’t become a victim. Some examples of Medicare fraud
Bridging the gap: Dementia communication strategies
Caregivers can ease frustration by aiming for compassionate connection. It's so routine that Katherine Lyman can easily summon the scenario: flanked by a family member, a dementia patient walks into her office and effectively
February’s Letter From the CEO
Dear friends,Last month, we held our inaugural Amazing Care Network event in Rhode Island, thanks to Dave Antonelli who introduced our program to his friends and colleagues. About 30 attended and listened carefully and thoughtfully
Effective tips for reducing eye strain
Do your eyes water — or feel uncomfortably dry — after a day in front of your computer? Does your vision blur following an afternoon spent with your needlework? Or maybe your eyes feel sore
White-coat hypertension: A cause for concern?
Blood pressure that's high in the doctor's office but normal at home should be taken seriously.Named for the white coats traditionally worn by doctors, white-coat hypertension refers to blood pressure that's high only when measured