How do I exercise safely if I have heart failure?
Katie Mahan2023-06-21T10:52:18-07:00Ask The Pharmacist, Blog|
I have heart failure, are you SURE I can exercise? The heart is an important muscle in our body that is critical to continued health and overall function. Like any other muscle, the heart requires exercise to remain strong. If you have been diagnosed with heart failure, your heart does [...]
Normal Aging versus Dementia
Katie Mahan2023-06-15T16:37:51-07:00Blog|
Dementia is not a normal part of aging. About 1 in 9 older adults have Alzheimer's disease, the most common type of dementia. With normal aging, we can be more forgetful. Unlike dementia, it should not disrupt daily activities. It is important to be able to know the difference so [...]
Have a Plan in Place for Heart Failure Monitoring
Katie Mahan2023-06-16T12:29:47-07:00Blog|
Heart failure is a condition that affects 6.2 million adults in the United States. In heart failure, the heart is not pumping as well as it should. This makes it difficult to get enough oxygen and blood to the rest of your body. Ultimately your physician/physician's office should be [...]
Oral Health
Katie Mahan2023-06-15T16:32:55-07:00Blog|
Our oral health is important so we can get energy from our food, communicate with other people, and keep our body protected from infections. Even though we think of our oral health as separate from the rest of our body, it is all connected. Poor oral health is associated [...]
Managing and Treating Pain
Katie Mahan2023-06-15T16:44:00-07:00Blog|
If you do not feel pain, you might have hurt yourself without knowing it, or not know you have a medical problem that needs attention. There are a few different types of pain. Depending on the type of pain, how long you've been feeling the pain, and the location [...]
Maintenance versus Rescue Inhalers
Katie Mahan2023-06-15T14:52:17-07:00Blog|
Inhalers are used for management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD). They help to prevent and/or relieve symptoms such as wheezing, breathlessness, and coughing. Most individuals will need both a types of inhalers. See our pamphlet on the differences between maintenance and rescue inhalers to learn more. [...]
Red Yeast Rice, A Cholesterol-Lowering Supplement – Fact or Myth?
Katie Mahan2023-03-31T12:48:41-07:00Ask The Pharmacist, Blog|
What is red yeast rice? Red yeast rice has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries where it was used for medicinal purposes to improve circulation and digestion. It was also used to color and flavor food, including tofu, fish sauce, and pickled vegetables. It is made by [...]
Winter Skin Care
Katie Mahan2023-06-14T16:30:47-07:00Blog|
It is important to care for you skin, especially in the wintertime. Please feel free to visit our overview on Winter Skin Care for tips and tricks on how to keep your skin healthy and happy when it's cold outside!
Vaccines For Older Adults: As of 12/2022
Katie Mahan2023-06-16T12:33:54-07:00Blog|
Vaccines help to provide immune protection against common causes of illness such as shingles, COVID, and flu. It is particularly important for older adults to be current with their vaccinations since they are both more likely to get sick and more likely to have a severe illness when sick. Check [...]
6 Things You May Not Know About Community Pharmacies & Pharmacists
Katie Mahan2023-02-23T07:00:41-08:00Ask The Pharmacist, Blog|
You’ve just dropped off your prescription at your local pharmacy and the technician tells you it’s going to take 45 minutes to fill. You look around and there’s only one other person waiting for their prescription, so why is it going to take so long just to fill one medication? [...]