by Admin | Oct 4, 2022 | COVID-19, Disease, Parents, Pharmacy Services, Vaccination
Even as top U.S. health officials say it’s time America learns to live with the coronavirus, a chorus of leading researchers say faulty messaging on booster shots has left millions of older people at serious risk. Approximately 1 in 3 Americans 65 and older who...
by Admin | May 16, 2022 | Adult, Health, Parents, Pharmacy
Advil (ibuprofen) and aspirin are common medications used to relieve pain, fever, and swelling. While they share some similarities, their differences allow for a few unique uses. Aspirin can be prescribed for certain heart conditions and the prevention of blood clots....
by Admin | Apr 21, 2022 | Adult, Disease, Drug Management, Healthcare, Lifestyle, Parents, Pharmacy Services
According to recent data collected by Health Canada, seniors represent 17% of the population but are more than 40% of prescription users. The numbers are similar for the United States: people older than 65 represent 12% of the US population but they account for 34% of...
by Admin | Apr 20, 2022 | Adult, Announcement, COVID-19, Healthcare, Parents
Receiving vaccines is recommended, and should be prioritized by senior citizens, as we age our immune system weakens. Older adults are more likely to have chronic illnesses such as heart disease, lung disease, or liver disease which puts them at an increased risk of...
by Admin | Apr 19, 2022 | Adult, COVID-19, Health, Life, Parents, Pharmacy, Side Effects
Nearly 2 years after it began, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage on. As the number of cases continues to rise, it’s clear that the fight isn’t over yet. But during this time, many scientific and medical breakthroughs have been made to help combat this illness....
by Admin | Apr 19, 2022 | Adult, Health, Healthcare, Life, Lifestyle, Parents
Key takeaways:Segmented sleep is a pattern in which your sleep is conducted in two or more phases, rather than one long, 8-hour sleep.This sleep pattern was popular in pre-industrial societies before electric light was commonplace. Some researchers wonder if we should...
