Christina's Considerations

Advocacy and Activation

A couple of things happened in the last two days that made me think it is time for me to again mention patient advocacy; including self-advocacy. First, the monthly meeting of Chronic Disease Coalition Ambassadors occurred and the importance of... Read more →

Senior Safety: Death from Falls

The CDC just released data on unintentional injuries for persons age 65+ in the US between 2007 and 2016. While unintentional injuries are the seventh leading cause of death, falls account for the largest percentage. 1/4 of US residents aged... Read more →

Healthy caregiving to promote abilities; not enable disabilities!

I came across an excellent infographic that will help guide individuals and their family caregivers build abilities and reduce functional limitations. I can also see how this might benefit those re-entering the workforce and working with their human resources department... Read more →

Could You Have PTSD? Possible Causes of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Traumatic experiences can occur at any point in life and in a variety of settings. Individuals who experiences the symptoms of PTSD should be assessed and, as needed, receive treatment such as, trauma-focused psychotherapy and/or medications to manage symptoms. This... Read more →

Functional Medicine and Essential Oils

Over the years, especially recently in light of my own, I post on functional limitations. My interest stems from disaster planning a few years ago and the awareness that an evacuation plan needs to account for the physical and other... Read more →

IS CBD the Holy Grail?

During my long healthcare career, I've worked with chemical dependency programs in acute, residential and outpatient settings. It was during this career that I saw the rise and fall of various addictions and heard The Joint Commission proclaim pain as... Read more →

Aloe Vera: A Healthy Option

When I was a child, my mom had aloe vera growing out in the garden. If we scraped a knee or had an itchy rash she would break a leaf and rub it where it hurt. Mom's touch and the... Read more →