June 21st of every year marks the beginning of summer, and we still have more than a month till the first day of fall on September 22nd. Although those who live on the West Coast may feel the heat long before. For elderly patients and their caregivers, staying indoors all summer because of excessive heat can get really tiring. (more…)
Summer is here and that usually means its barbecue season! If you are Diabetic and have to be careful with your diet, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy yourself. Diabetic recipes don’t have to miss out on flavor just because they are healthy.
We are fans of this particular Dlife video:
The nutritional information of what you are preparing is provided and this is the perfect summer barbecue recipe to try out. Watch this video of Chef Franklin Becker and learn how to make a Grilled Pork Chop with only 174 calories, 1 gram of carbs and 16 grams of protein. (more…)
When I say we love being green, I don’t mean being green with envy; I’m talking about being environmentally green. RememberItNow! embraces green living in a million ways and wants you to start too if you haven’t already. Do you think it’s a coincidence our logo is green? Hmmm… I think not.
Anyway, here are a few reasons why and how we embrace being green.
1. We Save Trees!
Most importantly RememberItNow! allows you to save paper and store your notes online. No more scribbling medication instructions on a million different papers. They only get scattered around the house all over again. This is the same for all your contacts and health information. Now you can centralize all your medication information online and stop worrying about losing that special post-it.
We hardly ever use paper (maybe a napkin for lunch because I am a messy eater). We communicate via email, phone, and share documents through Google docs.
2. We will not send you junk mail!
The average American receives 41lbs or junk mail per year! We like to go paperless (I know I already mentioned saving trees before, but we will never send you any catalog or any type of mail convincing you to try more of our services). What you see is what you get with RememberItNow!
The only mail we receive are physical supplies, and most of our vendors are paid electronically through PayPal or direct deposit. It really is pointless to send mail when you can use the web.
3. We like to save gas.
We are really strong advocates of fitness and exercise. Walking somewhere instead of driving is a great way to prevent Cardiovascular disease and take control of your overall health. You can easily add your fitness routine into your RememberItNow! Wellness journal too. We strongly encourage you to set those weight goals, and achieve them by exercise.
We especially practice what we preach with this because we have a virtual team. There is no commuting (except for me, but only 2x a week :), and when we do meet, it’s once in a blue moon. We are fans of conference calls and web conferences too!
4. We encourage you to save electricity.
A while ago, we advised some terrific places to visit with a loved one in the article, “Cool Summer Places to Visit for You and Your Patient”. If you want to cut electrical costs down and enjoy yourself at the same time, follow this advice! Turn the AC off and head out to your local library, check out a bookstore, visit a museum, sip some cool tea at a cafe, and just enjoy yourself. Take advantage of public places and when you head out the door make sure to switch everything off (you will help even more if you unplug everything as well).
We definately take advantage of outside living here in Northern California. Pam loves to take her dog Domino out for hikes and long walks. And on the weekends, you will never see her in her car-only her beloved bike. People call me crazy for running everywhere, but that’s what you get with someone with too much energy and a former cross-country athlete in college.
We all feel very fortunate to live in a beautiful state and hope you take advantage of Mother Nature where you are too. Maybe a bike ride can be your next choice rather than a car ride. If we all embrace green living maybe we can make our Earth happy.
Have you ever wondered what the term “heat stroke” really implies? More importantly, would you know how to recognize the symptoms of heat stroke if you or a loved one were suffering from it? Heat stroke is undoubtedly the most severe of all heat-related health problems. It usually occurs during heavy work or exercise in hot environments, and is coupled with inadequate fluid intake. (more…)
Summer - a glorious time for friends, family and outdoor fun. But, when poison ivy lurks in those outdoor areas we like to play in, the great outdoors can be our worst enemy. According to the FDA, poison ivy is found throughout the United States, except in Alaska, Hawaii and some parts of the West Coast. (more…)
Physiologic changes in the body related to the aging process make elderly people especially prone to dehydration. This is due, in part because the aging brain isn’t able to effectively determine how much water the body needs. Additionally, with age, an elderly person’s thirst response diminishes, which means he or she may not recognize the need to drink more. (more…)
Did you grow up with the tan of Apollo, worshiping the sun, never concerning yourself with that little thing called “sunscreen”? Alas, if we only knew then what we know now about the dangers of the sun’s harmful, ultra violet (UV) rays.
The International Dermal Institute recommends the daily use of sunscreen, not just in the summer sun, but even on cold or cloudy days. Why? Because wearing sunscreen, regardless of skin type, protects you from the damaging effects of the sun while helping to prevent premature aging and your risk of skin cancer. (more…)
Remember when you were in your 20’s and the only things that mattered to you were dating and discos? As we age, our interests change, (thank goodness), as do the set of problems that accompany them. That said, life as we get older is not devoid of specific issues, especially for the senior citizen. (more…)
Can you believe it! It’s that time of year again. Getting ready for summer is an essential step when caring for a patient who is ill, elderly, or doesn’t fare well in the hot weather. (more…)
It’s hard to remember all the details you need to take care of before that big cruise or quick get away, but it is crucial to prepare for health care whenever or wherever you are traveling. Check this list off and have peace of mind when traveling.
1. Have a medical exam.
3. Get two papers from your doctor: a letter and a prescription.
4. Get a list of English-speaking foreign doctors from the International Association for Medical Assistance to Travelers (IAMAT).
5. Find and wear a medical ID bracelet or necklace that shows you have diabetes.
6. If you are flying, you can request a special meal low in sugar, fat, or cholesterol. (more…)
