While managing pain is thought to be a very medical term, pain management also has political undertones. Public policy around medication and healthcare determines access to and the effective delivery of pain management. With the opioid crisis widespread in North America, we are now in what some have called the “prescription drug abuse” era and … Read more
Chronic pain and depression can go hand in hand. But it is a silent epidemic that many do not know about. In my journey of managing my mental health with chronic pain, I discovered a lot about myself and the medical system. This is a personal account of how I am managing depression and chronic … Read more
Low sodium is common in the elderly, but did you know it can cause major problems? This article shows you how to treat low sodium in the elderly, the various techniques (both natural and medicinal) and gives you a lot of information on the topic. Sodium is one of the essential nutrients for humans and … Read more
BPD is a form of mental illness that can hamper your quality of life. But can you get disability for borderline personality disorder, if it is affecting your ability to have a normal work and personal life? Let us find out in the article below. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental illness that affects … Read more
When it comes to retiring, it can be very difficult to determine exactly how much money you’re going to need. Retiring means that your working days are done – which is really nice and you can now enjoy your life with travel, visiting family and friends, and just filling your days with whatever it is … Read more
Older adults may find traveling difficult due to mobility issues. If you are wondering how can elderly move about their city, read on to know more. The ability to travel in your neighborhood and within your city is a basic freedom that we probably never think about. But as people grow older, they suffer from … Read more