Today, healthcare systems are more backed up than ever. There’s a shortage of doctors, nurses, and other clinicians in medical and care facilities. There aren’t enough beds or staff to meet the demand of sick patients. Patients that are fortunate enough to get treated in the hospital often have limited...
Category: Patient Care
The Hidden Costs of Loneliness and Social Isolation & What Health Plans Can Do About It
It turns out that social isolation and loneliness are more harmful to a person’s health than smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Social support is also a greater factor in an individual’s overall health and wellbeing than obesity, high blood pressure, alcoholism, and high cholesterol. Research suggests that patients with social...
Improving Care, One Smile at a Time
Care facilities play a crucial role in maintaining the wellbeing of their residents. Both their physical and psychological health are in the hands of staff caregivers who devote themselves to ensuring their patients get the best care possible. They monitor medication schedules, response to...