Health Headlines- Week of April 26th

Fish oil claims called into question Reports of “Killer Fungus” spreading in Pacific Northwest Memory is preserved with computer use, exercise Martial arts training may save seniors’ hips Drinking green tea may help protect your eyes

This Week is Supportive Living Week

What is Supportive Living?  Find out more here. Or download this informative summary from the Afforadable Assisted Living Coalition. I will be joined by Wayne Smallwood, Executive Director of the AALC, and Rick Banas of BMA Management tonight on House Calls.  If you want to learn more about Assisted Living and Supportive Living, this is [...]

Radio House Calls Podcast – March 7, 2010

Click to listen to the February 28, 2010 episode of Radio House Calls, hosted by Doctor David Fisher. David can be heard live every Sunday evening on AM560 from 9-10pm CST.

Radio House Calls Podcast – February 28, 2010

Click to listen to the February 28, 2010 episode of Radio House Calls, hosted by Doctor David Fisher. David can be heard live every Sunday evening on AM560 from 9-10pm CST.

Radio House Calls Podcast – February 21, 2010

Click to listen to the February 21, 2010 episode of Radio House Calls, hosted by Doctor David Fisher. David can be heard live every Sunday evening on AM560 from 9-10pm CST.

Dr. Fisher Releases His New Book!

Doctor David Fisher wants you to learn how to keep your mom (and yourself) in his new book of the same name. Based on personal experience, Dr. David Fisher shares the top seven reasons he has had to admit thousands of patients into nursing homes in his career.

Health Headlines- Week of April 19th

Stroke victims regain limb function with intense therapy, even years later Brain implant made from silk could have many benefits New guidelines for dementia and driving safety People with dementia can still remember feelings Cats and dogs are household hazards Cholesterol medicines may interfere with libido

National Health Care Decisions Day

April 16th is National Health Care Decisions Day.  When a health crisis occurs, many individuals and families are unwillingly thrust into a situation where a difficult decision must be made, and the values or preferences that would guide that decision were never discussed.  Don’t let this happen to you.  Take time to choose your power [...]

Health Headlines- Week of April 12th

Study: Diet Changes Can Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk Many Osteoporosis Patients Underestimate Their Fracture Risk More Baby Boomers Reporting Mobility Problems Most ER Patients Have Health Insurance Friday is National Healthcare Decisions Day

Health Headlines- Week of April 5th

Cholesterol drugs approved for healthy people, but are there risks? Irrregular heart rhythm linked to dementia US to allow airline pilots to take antidepressants Common over the counter medications useful for migraines Daily routines help seniors sleep better Study: Words can actually hurt