Cataract removal is one of the most common operations performed in the U.S. Thanks to advances in technology, it is also one of the safest and most effective types of surgery with 90% of patients reporting greatly improved vision after surgery. This is evidence of the expertise of a limited few surgeons—like Boca Raton’s own Dr. Alan Aker and his associates at the Aker Kasten Eye Center. Don’t trust your eyesight to just anyone. Look for an experienced surgeon trained in the latest techniques and protocols. What Is A Cataract? To receive a clear, sharp image from our retina, the […]
We all know the old joke: Take an aspirin and call me in the morning…but did you know that doctors prescribe medication to help treat or cure what ails you so when you don’t fill prescriptions or adhere to proper medicine compliance as directed, you could be putting yourself at serious risk! It can be hard to remember to take medications. Some of us have difficulty just getting the medication–actually getting to the pharmacy can be burdensome. When you don’t take medication as it is prescribed, it’s called non-adherence or non-compliance. And you are not alone–it turns out many people […]
America’s Health Rankings 2014 report shows Florida’s overall rank for Senior Health as 28th in the nation. While this is certainly lower than we would like, the report also spotlighted great rankings on specific measures such as: #1 on diabetes management for seniors #3 on seniors’ use of hospice #5 on percentage of seniors who were physically inactive (meaning most of us seniors are still active)! A recent article in The Ledger points out that Florida has the fourth-oldest median age nationwide and ranks 50th in its level of senior citizens with multiple chronic conditions. Yet we rank in the worst five states for […]
A recent study released by JAMA Internal Medicine, encourages empowering seniors to discuss the use of sleeping pills with their physicians. You may be familiar with many news headlines concerned with the use of sleeping pills and incidents including memory problems, falls, fractures and even motor vehicle accidents. Dr. Cara Tannenbaum, Pharmacy Research Chair and geriatrician who released the study, is very concerned with the use of sleeping pills among seniors. Dr. Tannenbaum advocates that patients be involved in the decision of whether to use sleeping pills and possible taper their use. An empowerment intervention handout was devised which described the […]
We hear a lot about low-carb diets these days, but more than just helping people trim fat, cutting carbs could be beneficial to your brain. According to Dr. David Perlmutter, M.D., contrary to popular belief, the human body does not need carbohydrates. And not only does the body not need carbs, Perlmutter claims in his book, Grain Brain, that carbs are “the brain’s silent killers.” Perlmutter also notes, “The brain thrives on a fat-rich, low-carbohydrate diet, which unfortunately is relatively uncommon in human populations today.” Returning to the eating habits of early man—roughly 75 percent fat and 5 percent carbs—could stave […]
As we move into 2014, many of us reflect on the years past and make resolutions for the New Year. While this reflection and planning is worthwhile, some of us tend to expect too much of ourselves–and others. And sometimes we complicate our daily lives by not focusing on what truly matters. Take a deep breath and click on the link below. We think you will enjoy this brief video of seniors sharing wise words which might help you keep things in perspective: Pearls of Wisdom Happy 2014! All of us at Boca Raton home care provider, Aker Kasten Home Health Care, wish […]