According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to grow old in their own homes, but this may not always be possible for those in rural areas. In Hudson and other metro areas, many people are moving their elderly family members to town because of the different types of housing options and excellent health […]
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How Sweet is Your Blood Sugar?
Did you know type 2 diabetes can be prevented? There is a window of opportunity right before the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, called pre-diabetes, when your Hemoglobin A1c is “sugar-coated” between 5.7 and 6.4 percent. This level is considered higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes. […]
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We’re With You All The Way
Not everyone realizes the value of having a Family Medicine provider, and that’s okay. We understand that you’re busy and that it’s easy to skip a physical here and there. But according to numerous health studies, a primary care physician will keep you healthier as you age. He or she is your point person, saving you […]
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Help Prevent Injuries At Home
September is Baby Safety Month. Here are some tips to help keep the little ones in your life safe. Magnets: Small magnets can be easily swallowed by children. Keep magnets high on your refrigerator. Loose Change: In between couch cushions or pooled on a table, loose change is easy for kids to put in their mouth […]
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Celebrating Previous Generations
August 21 is National Senior Citizens Day. As proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan back in 1988,“For all they have achieved throughout life and for all they continue to accomplish, we owe older citizens our thanks and a heartfelt salute. We can best demonstrate our gratitude and esteem by making sure that our communities are good […]
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July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month
Juvenile arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks the joints. Arthritis in kids is extremely serious, especially if left untreated. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to recognize arthritis in kids. Parents oftentimes think the swollen joints and fever is just the flu. The most common signs and symptoms of juvenile […]
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