Greater Good Health Blog
Flu Season is Coming: What Seniors Need to Know About Prevention
Reviewed By: Rebecca Anderson, FNP-BC We all know how rough catching the flu can be, and yet, flu season seems to sneak up on us every year without notice. Flu season, which typically occurs between October and May, is a […]
How to Do Self-Screening for Better Health Monitoring
Reviewed By: Rebecca Anderson, FNP-BC When it comes to taking care of your health as a senior, staying on top of your self-screening routine is key. Although healthcare professionals are there to give screening tests and predict which health issues […]
The Dos and Don’ts of Medication Management for Older Adults
Reviewed By: Laureen Lopez Berry, DNP, FNP-C Multiple prescriptions, busy days, and a tendency for forgetfulness do not mesh well in the world of medication management. It’s quite easy to lose track of which medications you need to take, which […]
The Truth About Drug Interactions: What Everyone Needs to Know
Reviewed By: Laureen Lopez Berry, DNP, FNP-C If you take more than one medication, you are potentially at risk for drug interactions. Drug interactions describe when the efficacy or safety of one medication is affected by another medication, multiple other […]
Heat Safety Tips: Staying Cool and Hydrated in the Summer Months
For many, the last few months have been tough because of the sweltering summer heat. But for seniors, dealing with the heat could be more difficult – even more dangerous. As we age, adjusting to the heat becomes more challenging […]
