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Prevent Bone Loss With Early Diagnosis
Monday, September 08, 2008
By lisa @ 8:29 PM :: 215 Views :: Women's Health, Diagnostic Testing, Senior FACTS

 

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Breast Health Awareness
Thursday, September 25, 2008
By lisa @ 7:37 PM :: 127 Views :: Women's Health
Yearly mammograms and clinical breast exams remain the most effective method for detecting breast cancer in its earliest and most treatable stage.
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Stroke: You Know the Warning Signs?
Thursday, September 18, 2008
By lisa @ 10:39 PM :: 150 Views :: Seniors, Cardiac & Heart Health
What is stroke?  A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or bursts. Without blood and the oxygen it carries, part of the brai...
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Stay in the Game... Sports Injury Prevention for Youth
Thursday, September 18, 2008
By lisa @ 10:37 PM :: 82 Views :: Physical Therapy PT
You don’t have to travel far to find a youth sporting event in-progress on any one of the North Fork’s many playing fields.   “More children...
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Are You Sun Safe?
Thursday, September 18, 2008
By lisa @ 10:34 PM :: 163 Views :: Family
The sun’s damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays—specifically UVA and UVB rays—are to blame for sunburn. Never leave the house without applying sunscreen with...
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Quannacut— A Rainbow of Hope
Thursday, September 18, 2008
By lisa @ 10:31 PM :: 154 Views :: Behavioral Health
Addiction is a chronic, progressive disease.  Though treatable, recurrence rates are high.  Widely misunderstood as a weakness or a characte...
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Laparoscopic Surgery: Small Incisions Make a Big Difference
Thursday, September 18, 2008
By lisa @ 10:28 PM :: 111 Views :: Surgery
Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that  and is often called “pinhole surgery” as this surgical technique involves o...
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Put Your Hands Together to Prevent the Spread of Infection
Thursday, September 18, 2008
By lisa @ 10:27 PM :: 268 Views :: Community
Eastern Long Island Hospital has an extremely good record with regard to infection control.  With drug-resistant superbugs in the news, it's reas...
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Heart Healthy Advice
Thursday, September 18, 2008
By lisa @ 10:25 PM :: 136 Views :: Cardiac & Heart Health
Heart-healthy nutrition, daily physical activity, eliminating tobacco, controlling conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabet...
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Preventing Gastric Disease and Colon Cancer
Thursday, September 18, 2008
By lisa @ 10:23 PM :: 90 Views :: Seniors
Gastrointestinal (GI) health focuses on the GI tract – the complex passageway that filters your body’s nutrients.  The best prevention of gastric...
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Digital Mammography
Thursday, September 18, 2008
By lisa @ 10:21 PM :: 172 Views :: Women's Health, Diagnostic Testing
      The latest technology in Early Breast Cancer Detection is digital mammography. Unveiling its newest digital equipment...
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Sadness or Clinical Depression
Thursday, September 18, 2008
By lisa @ 10:17 PM :: 107 Views :: Behavioral Health
How can you tell if a bad mood is true depression or a temporary case of the blues? Depression is usually characterized by a sustained worsening of mo...
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Who Will Speak When You Cannot
Thursday, September 18, 2008
By lisa @ 10:14 PM :: 116 Views :: Seniors, Senior FACTS

 

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Urology 101 … When to See a Urologist
Thursday, September 18, 2008
By lisa @ 10:10 PM :: 128 Views :: Men's Health, Seniors, Senior FACTS

 

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Stroke: Do You Know the Warning Signs?
Monday, September 08, 2008
By lisa @ 8:24 PM :: 172 Views :: Women's Health, Men's Health, Seniors
What is stroke? A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or bursts. Brain damage can begin within minutes, so it is important to know the symptoms of stroke and act fast.
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When Transportation Needs Change
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
By lisa @ 10:27 PM :: 137 Views :: Senior FACTS

 

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When Someone You Love Dies- Spanish
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
By lisa @ 10:25 PM :: 82 Views :: Senior FACTS - Spanish

 

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When Someone You Love Dies
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
By lisa @ 10:23 PM :: 136 Views :: Senior FACTS

 

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When a Cherished Pet Dies- Spanish
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
By lisa @ 10:21 PM :: 111 Views :: Senior FACTS - Spanish

 



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When a Cherished Pet Dies
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
By lisa @ 10:19 PM :: 157 Views :: Senior FACTS

 

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Suicidal Thoughts Later in Life- Spanish
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
By lisa @ 10:16 PM :: 94 Views :: Senior FACTS - Spanish

 

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Suicidal Thoughts Later in Life
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
By lisa @ 10:12 PM :: 175 Views :: Behavioral Health, Senior FACTS

 

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Staying Connected: The Power Of Relationships
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
By lisa @ 10:08 PM :: 124 Views :: Senior FACTS

 

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Should I Buy Long-Term Care Insurance?
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
By lisa @ 10:05 PM :: 108 Views :: Senior FACTS

 

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Retirement Planning and Adjustment
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
By lisa @ 10:02 PM :: 119 Views :: Senior FACTS

 

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Psychotherapy: How to Get Started- SPANISH
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
By lisa @ 9:58 PM :: 76 Views :: Senior FACTS - Spanish

 

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Psychotherapy: How To Get Started
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
By lisa @ 9:55 PM :: 164 Views :: Behavioral Health, Senior FACTS

 

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Planning for Nursing Home Care
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
By lisa @ 9:51 PM :: 153 Views :: Senior FACTS

 

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Money-Saving Tips For Buying Prescription- Spanish
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
By lisa @ 9:49 PM :: 85 Views :: Senior FACTS - Spanish

 

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Money-Saving Tips For Buying Prescription
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
By lisa @ 9:47 PM :: 117 Views :: Senior FACTS

 

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Memory Loss: What is Normal?- SPANISH
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
By lisa @ 9:44 PM :: 85 Views :: Senior FACTS - Spanish

 

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Memory Loss: What is Normal?
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
By lisa @ 9:41 PM :: 124 Views :: Senior FACTS

 

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How a Geriatric Care Manager Can Help
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
By lisa @ 9:38 PM :: 133 Views :: Senior FACTS

 

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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
By lisa @ 9:34 PM :: 317 Views :: Community, Senior FACTS

 

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End-of-Life Care: Making Decisions- SPANISH
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
By lisa @ 9:31 PM :: 82 Views :: Senior FACTS - Spanish

 

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End- of- Life Care: Making Advanced Decisions
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
By lisa @ 9:27 PM :: 132 Views :: Senior FACTS - Spanish

 

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Elder Abuse: Safety Tips- SPANISH
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
By lisa @ 9:22 PM :: 85 Views :: Senior FACTS - Spanish

 

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Elder Abuse: Safety Tips
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
By lisa @ 9:18 PM :: 108 Views :: Senior FACTS

 

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Elderly Abuse: When Family Members Cause Harm- SPANISH
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
By lisa @ 9:14 PM :: 92 Views :: Senior FACTS - Spanish

 

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Elder Abuse: When a Family Member Causes Harm
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
By lisa @ 9:11 PM :: 120 Views :: Senior FACTS

 

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Depression- SPANISH
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
By lisa @ 9:06 PM :: 120 Views :: Senior FACTS - Spanish

 

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Depression: Getting Help and Feeling Better
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
By lisa @ 8:57 PM :: 144 Views :: Behavioral Health, Senior FACTS

 

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Deciding Where to Live When Daily Help is Needed
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
By lisa @ 8:53 PM :: 110 Views :: Senior FACTS

 

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Crime Prevention- SPANISH
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
By lisa @ 8:50 PM :: 80 Views :: Senior FACTS - Spanish

 

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Crime Prevention
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
By lisa @ 8:46 PM :: 104 Views :: Senior FACTS

 

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Choosing Hospice Care- SPANISH
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
By lisa @ 8:42 PM :: 89 Views :: Senior FACTS - Spanish

 

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Choosing Hospice Care
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
By lisa @ 8:39 PM :: 104 Views :: Senior FACTS

 

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Choosing Home Care Services
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
By lisa @ 8:30 PM :: 114 Views :: Senior FACTS

 

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Buying Medicines and Medical Supplies Online
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
By lisa @ 8:26 PM :: 122 Views :: Senior FACTS

 

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Anxiety: Choosing to Live With Less Worry- SPANISH
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
By lisa @ 8:21 PM :: 111 Views :: Senior FACTS - Spanish

 

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