America’s Epidemic of Unnecessary Care It was lunchtime before my afternoon surgery clinic, which meant that I was at my desk, eating a ham-and-cheese sandwich and clicking through medical articles. Among those which caught my eye: a British case report on the first 3-D-printed hip implanted in a human being, a Canadian analysis of the rising volume of emergency-room visits by children who have ingested magnets, and a Colorado study finding that the percentage of fatal motor-vehicle accidents involving marijuana had doubled since its commercial distribution became legal. The one that got me thinking, however, was a study of more than a million Medicare patients. It suggested that a huge proportion had received care that was simply a waste. The researchers called it “low-value care.” Could pointless medical care really be that widespread? I decided to do a crude check. To my surprise, it appeared that seven of those eight had received unnecessary care. Why does this fact barely seem to register publicly? “How’d it turn out?”
Be Mindful Half Somersault Or Foster Maneuver | A DIY Home Exercise for Vertigo Relaxation Techniques Relaxation techniques often can help people with sleep problems get a good night's sleep. Several relaxation techniques are listed below. Progressive Relaxation This technique is often most useful when you tape the instructions beforehand. You can tape these instructions, reading them slowly and leaving a short pause after each one or listen to the progressive muscle relaxation track on our "Falling Asleep" CD. Lie on your back, close your eyes. top Toe Tensing This one may seem like a bit of a contradiction to the previous one, but by alternately tensing and relaxing your toes, you actually draw tension from the rest of the body. Lie on your back, close your eyes. Deep Breathing Listen to the deep breathing track on our "Falling Asleep" CD. By concentrating on our breathing, deep breathing allows the rest of our body to relax itself. Lie on your back. Guided Imagery Listen to the guided imagery track on our "Falling Asleep" CD. Lie on your back with your eyes closed. Quiet Ears
Beware of Shifting Options Within Medicare Plans Photo For millions of older Americans, it is time to sift through the mind-boggling array of Medicare plans. There is an average of 29 drug plans to digest, and about 18 options for Medicare Advantage, the plans delivered through private insurers. Then there are the 10 supplemental plans that cover what traditional Medicare does not. The choices can be paralyzing for anyone, and they can be even more challenging as you age. The Medicare open enrollment season, which runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, gives individuals a chance to rethink it all and reassess whether their plan still fits their needs. While no broad-based changes are expected, there could be meaningful shifts within individual plans. “People treat this as a momentous decision but they get scared of it, and the thing that worries me is that they don’t make the changes that they should,” said Joe Baker, president of the Medicare Rights Center in New York. She is healthy now, but she has a history of skin cancer.
Collected Wisdom: 25 Bits of Advice on Making Ideas Happen When we asked our followers @99U to share the best advice they’d ever received on making ideas happen, the response to #99advice was overwhelming. Below, find 25 snippets of collective wisdom on taking action, overcoming failure, embracing the unknown, and more.“Start where you are with what you have.” – @aCeramicArtist “Stop. “Share your idea; involve others; celebrate often.” – @StuGoulden “Your story will probably end up looking nothing like you thought it would. “Write your idea down and you’ve already begun.” – @HollyJaded “More time [to decide] without more information just creates anxiety, not insight.” – Seth Godin via @innoventionguy “Fail fast. “There is no ‘good’ or ‘bad’, there is only ‘make.’” – @classen_chris “Turn off Twitter.” – @jeremymeyers “Stop pretending you don’t have what it takes. “Don’t sit and stare at an empty page. “Set small, achievable steps towards measurable, concrete goals.” – @bronwynmcbride “Perfect is the enemy of done.” – @julierainey “Everyone has ideas.
Does it matter where you buy a Medigap plan? Editor’s Note: Journalist Philip Moeller is here to provide the answers you need on aging and retirement. His weekly column, “Ask Phil,” aims to help older Americans and their families by answering their health care and financial questions. Send your questions to Phil. John: I’m turning 65 soon. I am a resident of New Jersey and need to remain so for at least several months. Phil Moeller: Medigap plans provide supplemental coverage for people who have basic Medicare (Parts A and B). So, it doesn’t matter where your Medigap plan is issued. Once you have established residence in Texas, you could try to switch to a Medigap insurer there, but you don’t have to. Asela – Fla.: After Hurricane Maria, my niece in Puerto Rico needs to come to Florida for health reasons. Phil Moeller: Yes. As a reminder, Medicare has extended its annual open enrollment period through the end of the year for people affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. Anonymous: I’m 50 years old and on disability.
The Buddhist Society: Buddhist Funerals Buddhism originated in North West India some 2,500 years ago, with the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama, who became known as the Buddha (the Awakened One). His teaching, or Dharma, then spread from its Indian home throughout Asia, and Buddhist civilisations were established in China, Tibet, Japan and East Asia generally. Many Buddhists in the UK come from families with ethnic links to one of these traditional Buddhist countries (e.g. Thailand, Sri Lanka, Japan, China). The essential teachings of the Buddha are often presented in the following words:- ‘To avoid all evil, to cultivate good, and to cleanse one's mind — this is the teaching of the Buddhas.’ Attitudes To Illness In Buddhism old age, illness and death are acknowledged to be inherent in life itself, so Buddhists will generally appreciate frankness about diagnosis, the effects of treatment and prognosis. Attitudes To Pain Relief Death and Dying Funeral Services Thinking Ahead and Planning Arranging A Buddhist Funeral
300+ Mind Expanding Documentaries Source: www.diygenius.com | Original Post Date: January 12, 2014 – I watch a lot of documentaries. I think they are incredible tools for learning and increasing our awareness of important issues. The power of an interesting documentary is that it can open our minds to new possibilities and deepen our understanding of the world. On this list of mind expanding documentaries you will find different viewpoints, controversial opinions and even contradictory ideas. Critical thinking is recommended. Watching documentaries is one of my favorite methods of self-education. I hope you find these documentaries as enlightening as I did! [1] Life In The Biosphere Explore the wonder and interconnectedness of the biosphere through the magic of technology. 1. [2] Creativity and Design: Learn about all the amazing things that people create with their imaginations. 1. [3] The Education Industrial Complex: The modern school where young minds are moulded into standardized citizens by the state. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1.