Toenail Troubles
Why some caregivers should leave nail trimming to podiatrists When my mother was in hospice, home health aides and nurses weren’t allowed to trim her toenails because of the risk of infection or injury. They also advised against my trying; her toenails were too thick, anyway. If you land in a similar situation, here’s why […]
Let’s Talk About Sex, Granny
What older adults need to know about sexually transmitted infections Fact checked by Shannon Sparks Frisky business doesn’t end at a certain age. Sexuality and sexual health are important parts of well-being at any age, including the over-65 crowd. Many older adults, however, aren’t aware that sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise. Nationwide, […]
Medicaid 101
What to know about this healthcare safety net Fact checked by Shannon Sparks When someone lands in Sinai Chicago’s emergency department (ED), they are often out of options. While many people in Sinai’s ED have serious injuries or trauma, others go there because they can’t access healthcare any other way. Sinai Chicago, the state’s […]