Exercise and boosting calcium consumption can help guard againist osteoporosis at any age.
Until recently, most health professionals aimed toward menopausal and post-menopausal women who were at most risk. Needless to say, all women should be informed on risks of osteoporosis. Women of all ages can take preventative measures at any age.
Be proactive and know that the skeleton is constantly renewing itself which can affect risk of osteoporosis. here are a few tips to better bone health.
1. eat at least three servings of dairy per day. 2. Take a multivitamin 3. Exercise at least 30 minutes three times daily. 4. Limit salty foods 5. If you can't consume daily take a calcium supplement. 6. Keep posture erect.
If you have any questions or concerns consult your physician immediately. Remember, don't wait be proactive!
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
What you should know about your Medicare B benefits
If you are a medicare recipent make sure to review your coverage benefits.
Starting January 2010 the deductible amount will be $155.00 a year. Which means until you hit $155.00 you will be responsible for charges incurred. Coinsurance will still be 20%. Remember, Medicare covers only 80% of your charges. Medicare part B is for equipment and supplies. Please contact medicare for questions regarding your policy. For medical equipment and supplies questions call www.oxygenplusmichigan.com
Starting January 2010 the deductible amount will be $155.00 a year. Which means until you hit $155.00 you will be responsible for charges incurred. Coinsurance will still be 20%. Remember, Medicare covers only 80% of your charges. Medicare part B is for equipment and supplies. Please contact medicare for questions regarding your policy. For medical equipment and supplies questions call www.oxygenplusmichigan.com
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
November 19th The great American Smoke out!
Tobacco use contributed to more than 438,000 premature deaths in the United States annually between 1997 and 2001 per CMS. Additionally, tobacco continues to be the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States. Smoking can attribute to and exacerbate heart disease, stroke, lung disease, cancer, diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis, macular degeneration, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and cataracts.
Did you know Medicare provides coverage of smoking and tobacco-use cessation counseling for beneficiaries who use tobacco and have a disease or adverse health effect linked to tobacco use, or who take certain therapeutic agents whose metabolism or dosage is affected by tobacco use.
If you have private insurance please contact them for coverage of smoking and tobacco-use cessation. For more information contact Oxygen Plus Medical Equipment and Supplies.
www.oxygenplusmichigan.com
Did you know Medicare provides coverage of smoking and tobacco-use cessation counseling for beneficiaries who use tobacco and have a disease or adverse health effect linked to tobacco use, or who take certain therapeutic agents whose metabolism or dosage is affected by tobacco use.
If you have private insurance please contact them for coverage of smoking and tobacco-use cessation. For more information contact Oxygen Plus Medical Equipment and Supplies.
www.oxygenplusmichigan.com
Monday, November 16, 2009
Holiday giving...
With the holidays fast approaching there is always the question who needs help this year?
In a recent article in the heritage newspaper there was an article on holiday giving. This year the food pantries have seen a 50% increase in the amount of people they are helping. If you are looking to help your local community please contact your local food pantry. For example, in Saline it SASS or Saline Area Social Service. Visit http://www.salinesocialservice.com/ for more information. Oxygenplus Medical Equipment and Supplies will be collecting food for the food pantry. Feel free to stop by with any dry foods or monetary donations. Please visit www.oxygenplusmichigan.com for more information. We hope to collect enough food for at least 10 meals.
In a recent article in the heritage newspaper there was an article on holiday giving. This year the food pantries have seen a 50% increase in the amount of people they are helping. If you are looking to help your local community please contact your local food pantry. For example, in Saline it SASS or Saline Area Social Service. Visit http://www.salinesocialservice.com/ for more information. Oxygenplus Medical Equipment and Supplies will be collecting food for the food pantry. Feel free to stop by with any dry foods or monetary donations. Please visit www.oxygenplusmichigan.com for more information. We hope to collect enough food for at least 10 meals.
Tips for holiday caregiving!
Here is a great article by Angil Tarach...
http://angiltarachrn.blogspot.com/2009/11/8-holiday-tips-when-caring-for-loved.html
http://angiltarachrn.blogspot.com/2009/11/8-holiday-tips-when-caring-for-loved.html
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
FDA Public Health Advisory
Do you have a circulatory disease like diabetes resulting in chronic pain?
The FDA and Consumer Product Safety Commission have received many reports of injury and deaths from burns,electric shock, and fires associated with the use of heating pads. An electric heating pad is usually used to treat sore muscles or joints; however, it can cause harm if not used properly. A heating pad can be dangerous for patients with decreased temperature sensation,diabetes,spinal cord injuries, patients taking medications or patients using oxygen.
NEVER...use on an infant, a person who is parayzed, a person who is sleeping or a person on oxygen. The HTP-1500 Heat therapy pump is the safest alternative. If patients suffer from chronic pain and require regular treatment periods exceeding 30 minutes,have diabetes, are on oxygen or are incontinent they may qualify for the heat therapy pump. Medicare recognizes the heat therapy pump as a covered benefit. Obviously, the necessary paperwork applies including a prescription from the physician showing medical neccessity. Please contact www.oxygenplusmichigan.com for more info on medical equipment or diabetes information.
The FDA and Consumer Product Safety Commission have received many reports of injury and deaths from burns,electric shock, and fires associated with the use of heating pads. An electric heating pad is usually used to treat sore muscles or joints; however, it can cause harm if not used properly. A heating pad can be dangerous for patients with decreased temperature sensation,diabetes,spinal cord injuries, patients taking medications or patients using oxygen.
NEVER...use on an infant, a person who is parayzed, a person who is sleeping or a person on oxygen. The HTP-1500 Heat therapy pump is the safest alternative. If patients suffer from chronic pain and require regular treatment periods exceeding 30 minutes,have diabetes, are on oxygen or are incontinent they may qualify for the heat therapy pump. Medicare recognizes the heat therapy pump as a covered benefit. Obviously, the necessary paperwork applies including a prescription from the physician showing medical neccessity. Please contact www.oxygenplusmichigan.com for more info on medical equipment or diabetes information.
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