Our speaker, Aaron Carroll MD, MS, reveals the options Congress could have done to encourage a successful healthcare reform and yet, we find it now in the hands of the Supreme Court. As quoted from Carroll: “The Obama administration has … Continue reading →

In this U.S. News & World Report article, Amanda Gardner states that by 2012, an estimated 14 million Americans will be long-distance caregivers, so many that some even have new names: “seagulls” and “pigeons.” These terms refer to family members … Continue reading →

In August, the nation’s largest natural foods chain, Whole Foods, opened Wellness Clubs in five test markets around the country to try out a new concept: a membership program that provides lifestyle evaluations; nutrition, cooking and health classes; and 10% … Continue reading →

The Wall Street Journal featured an article on colleges setting up courses, scholarships and centers to welcome recovering addicts also citing the formation of the Association for Recovery in Higher Education to aid those Americans seeking treatment for substance abuse, … Continue reading →

The U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA) has designated 2011 as “The Year of the Family Caregiver,” a yearlong celebration to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the NFCSP. AoA is working in concert with national caregiver organizations and associations to mark … Continue reading →

Today, in his blog comments, Dr. Aaron Carroll reviewed the results of the 2003 Texas tort reform by stating: “If you believe that tort reform <worked in Texas> than you must believe that (1) it makes doctors want to practice … Continue reading →

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the availability of $10 million in Affordable Care Act (ACA) funds to support workplace wellness programs. Employee record retention is a daunting task for employers because there are so many different … Continue reading →

When people ask Bill Germanakos, winner of Season 4 “Biggest Loser” about the fact that the types of weight loss numbers are unrealistic, and about the fact that it has been publicized that MOST of the Biggest Loser contestants gain … Continue reading →

Business Wire reports that Medical City Dallas Hospital and Austin-based Seton Healthcare Family have received CEO Cancer Gold Standard accreditation, recognizing their commitment to reducing cancer risk by promoting healthy lifestyle choices, encouraging early detection through cancer screenings, and ensuring … Continue reading →

NY Times op-ed Columnist Paul Krugman reviews Senator Joseph Lieberman’s proposal, released last week, to raise the age for Medicare eligibility from 65 to 67. He goes on to say that every once in a while a politician comes up … Continue reading →

John Larroquette won the 2011 Tony Award for featured actor in a Broadway musical. Best known for his comedic TV performances, this was Larroquette’s Broadway debut.

The first TV program dedicated to showcasing the challenges and expert solutions for the nation’s 44 million family caregivers premieres this week reaching 14 million households via RLTV on Comcast as well as Verizon Fios subscribers. Sherri Snelling, CEO of … Continue reading →

Sprint was among 48 U.S. employers that received the 2011 Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles award at the Leadership Summit sponsored by the National Business Group on Health’s Institute on Innovation in Workforce Well-being. Sprint launched its first-ever nationwide employee … Continue reading →

Created in 2009 by Virgin HealthMiles who also released a national survey on June 1st stating that while 76 percent of American businesses report healthcare cost increases of as much as 10 percent year-over-year, nearly 90 percent are now relying … Continue reading →

Dr. Aaron Carroll, guest blogger on The Washington Post with Bloomberg (Ezra Klein-In The News) states that “doctors were once overwhelmingly male and usually owned their own practices. They generally favored lower taxes and regularly fought lawyers to restrict patient … Continue reading →

Dr. Aaron Carroll agrees and believes that “we as physicians imagine ourselves as heroes working individually, instead of as part of a team, perhaps in a more supporting role. I think there’s something to this, but it’s only a part … Continue reading →

…that would privatize Medicare. As reported on bloomberg.com, the Democratic-controlled Senate voted, 57-40, not to advance the plan drafted by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, a Wisconsin Republican. Read more Dr. Aaron Carroll speaks on the Future of Healthcare … Continue reading →

A lighthearted presentation with stories every caregiver will relate to and advice from noted author and speaker Elaine Sanchez will be offered on June 2nd 2011 at noon-2PM and again from 6-8PM, sponsored by The Kensington, an assisted living residence … Continue reading →

Our own Jo Cavender is featured on EmmeNation highlighting ten tips for those who want to master the platform. Specifically, Jo talks about understanding the audience, making a connection and turning nervous energy into an enthusiastic delivery.Read More

The headline in the Chicago Tribune, May 5th, goes on to say that families need to be prepared to care for family elders. Elaine Sanchez addresses a survival plan for caregivers and a ‘Boomer Bootcamp,’ designed to help families conduct … Continue reading →

Officials from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services were in Dallas May 5th to launch the Partnership for Patients, an initiative to reduce hospital-acquired ailments by 40 percent and cut … Continue reading →

Bill Germanakos says that, while on the show, his greatest challenge was the fact that he was struggling with so many injuries, both old and new. He had suffered many knee and ankle injuries in his life and had several … Continue reading →

USA TODAY announced the PRISM award winners for realistically showing mental health issues including substance abuse, addiction and bi-polar disorder. Black Swan, The Fighter, and Mad Men were among the list of winners. For celebrities who speak on these issues, … Continue reading →

Tony Award nominees were just announced and actor John Larroquette was nominated for best performance by a featured actor in the musical “How To Succeed in Business”.

John Larroquette,now appearing on Broadway in “How To Succeed In Business”,will be the keynote speaker at the National Council for Alcohol and Drug Dependency on April 28th at the University Club in NYC.Since John Larroquette’s recovery in 1982 he has … Continue reading →