Caring for the Elderly Amid the National Nursing Shortage
Tune in this Friday, May 4th – Barbara Ficarra will talk with Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor and Dean of the College of Nursing at NYU about the issues surrounding caring for the elderly during a national nursing shortage.
Read More...National Disgrace: Millions of Americans with Serious Brain Disorders Go Untreated
National Disgrace: Millions of Americans with Serious Brain Disorders Go Untreated by Jonathan Stanley, JD An estimated 4.5 million Americans today suffer from the severest forms of brain disorders, schizophrenia and manic-depressive illness (2.2 million people suffer from schizophrenia and 2.3 million suffer from bipolar disorder). According to the National Advisory Mental Health Council, an estimated 40 percent of these individuals, or 1.8 million people, are not receiving treatment on any given day, resulting in…
Read More...Barriers to Treatment for the Mentally Ill
Barriers to Treatment for the Mentally Ill: Do State Laws Prevent the Mentally Ill from Getting the Help They Desperately Need? Barbara Ficarra discusses this vital topic with legal expert Jonathan Stanley, Attorney and Assistant Director of the Treatment Advocacy Center in Arlington, VA. Click here to read National Disgrace: Millions of Americans with Serious Brain Disorders Go Untreated by Jonathan Stanley, JD Click here for more info on the Treatment Advocacy Center.
Read More...Travel Info You Need to Know to Keep you Healthy and Safe
Travel Emergencies: Be Prepared Before You Go by Elif E. Oker, M.D. Believe it or not despite the current frigid temperatures the spring and summer travel seasons are upon us. There is no better way to ruin a wonderful vacation than to be ill prepared for an emergency while away from home. As with most things in life a bit of advanced preparation is the key to weathering this storm and its impact on your…
Read More...Holistic Nursing: Its Time Has Come
By Susan Luck, RN, BS, MA, HNC, CCN Over the past few years, the Integrative Health movement has grown in popularity in Medical Centers and teaching hospitals throughout the country. Research now shows that tools and techniques such as relaxation, imagery, massage, biofeedback, and mindfulness meditation can lower blood pressure, improve glucose metabolism, and promote a sense of well being. Holistic practices are being driven by consumers demanding options to our current medical model. Many…
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