They’re On Their Way: MHealth and the Elderly
Traditionally, senior citizens have lagged behind their younger counterparts in adapting to new technology. This has been true, of course, when it comes to mHealth, as well; an unfortunate truth,…
7 Easy Exercises You Can Do Before Work
by Administration of Life Insurance Quotes by Administration of Life Insurance QuotesFirst posted on their blog on 7/2/2012Exercising before work helps wake you up, gets you mentally prepared for the…
What is Senior Companion Care?
When you think about the word “companionship”, what comes to mind? Friendship. Fellowship. Community. As we age, circumstances that limit our ability to get together with friends, travel, or drive…
GSMA Reports Increased Opportunity for Mobile Operators in the Healthcare Industry
The GSM Association (GSMA) revealed the findings of a new report at the Mobile Health Summit in Cape Town, South Africa, last month. The GSMA report showed that mobile operators…
Shoot a Telemedicine Video and Win Some Cash
I know, I know, it sounds like some selfless promotion, but it isn’t. The American Telemedicine Association has announced a competition to find the best 30 second and 60 second videos…
Emails for Improved Doctor Patient Communication
E- Mails are a convenient medium for communicating in today's times. Slowly they have started being adopted in healthcare and as research shows, the percentage of physicians using emails to…
Mobile Health Around the Globe: Alliance Health Social Network
Alliance Health Networks is a global social network of condition-specific communities connecting patients world-wide. Condition-specific sites include Diabetic Connect (the world's largest online network for those with Diabetes), Obesity Connect,…
Hearts in Healthcare – Rehumanizing the Healthcare System
Hearts in Healthcare … the MovieHearts in Healthcare is an organization I follow that is a touchstone for the concept of bringing your heart to work. Here is their…
Palliative Care and the Patient Experience
As a blogger, I get a lot of press releases and news. One captured my attention, because I grew up watching Hee Haw and that wonderful Minnie Pearl - wearing…
Health Care Social Media Etiquette
You’ve had a busy Monday morning, checking in on your patients and assuaging their families’ concerns; now, finally, it’s time for lunch. As you stand at the salad bar, you…
