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Winter 2009
American Medical ID is celebrating its 15th Year Anniversary of Saving Lives!
Can you believe how fast the time goes? We certainly can't.
Travel Preparations for Caregiving "Snowbirds"
This time of year, many senior "snowbirds" are packing their bags, closing up northern residences and migrating toward senior communities to escape the winter's fury.
Who Cares for the Caregivers?
The economic value of family caregiving in 2006 was $350 billion, according to recent research, a figure that exceeded the total spending for either Medicaid ($342 billion) or Medicare ($300 billion) in 2005.
Special Offer for American Medical ID Customers:
Medical Alert Systems and Monitoring from Connect America
Medical IDs accurately communicate your healthcare information in an emergency anytime. But for many seniors and their family caregivers, nothing is more important than the ability to live at home independently for as long as possible...
Should You Tell Someone About His or Her Alzheimer's Diagnosis?
In a recent posting, the question was asked about whether or not to tell someone with Alzheimer's disease about his or her diagnosis.
Diabetes in America:
Public Knowledge, Perceiptions & Behaviors
American Medical ID is a proud champion of the National Diabetes Goal and fully supports increasing by 2015 the number of Americans at risk of diabetes who know their blood glucose level and know the appropriate actions to take. www.nationaldiabetesgoal.com
Pomegranates are a Healthy Fad
The pomegranate, an ancient fruit with an exotic reputation, has piqued people's interest once again. Recent researsch has heralded the pomegranate as a super-food, packed with anti-oxidants and all sorts of healthful side effects.
Pomegranate Yogurt Dip
Healthy Recipe
Apple-Cranberry Cobbler
Fall 2008
Back to School: Attention Parents
School is officially back in session and we are all looking forward to the start of a new and healthy school year...
How to Find a Doctor that's Right for You
Looking for a new doctor can be stressful and time consuming. However, it is important to find the right doctor for you and your loved ones...
Top Ten Tips for Family Caregivers
1. Caregiving is a job and respite is your earned right. Reward yourself with respite breaks often...
Healthy Recipes
Gluten Free Fruit Muffins
Dairy Free Banana Rice Pudding
Spring 2008
American Diabetes Association "Sounds the Alert" on March 25 for the 20th Annual American Diabetes
Alert Day
Diabetes has become the greatest public health crisis of the next quarter century. To address the burden of this disease, the American Diabetes Association is issuing an urgent call-to-action...
Are you a heart patient? No need to be alone in your recovery
Mended Hearts, a national nonprofit organization affiliated with the American Heart Association, has been offering the gift of hope to heart disease patients, their families...
Special Offer for American Medical ID Customers: Medical Alert Systems & Monitoring from Connect America
Medical IDs accurately communicate your healthcare information in an emergency anytime. But for many seniors and their family caregivers, nothing is more important than the ability to live at home independently for as long as possible...
Science Strongly Reaffirms Oatmeal's Health Claims
Healthy Recipes
Hot Chocolate
Garden-Style Lasagna
Fall 2007
Register Today for Your Free Personal Health Record
With your previous purchase of a medical ID, you are entitled to a free Online Medical Registry, American Medical ID's personal health record allowing you to take control of your health...
Family Caregivers and the Need for Medical IDs
It is widely known that medical IDs should be worn by those living with chronic or rare medical conditions such as Alzheimer's, diabetes or a heart condition...
Healthy Holiday-Inspired Recipes
Deviled Eggs
Roasted Turkey
Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
Summer 2007
Looking for a new doctor?
There are many reasons to be in the market for a new doctor. Perhaps your family physician recently retired, you have moved across the city or even across the state...
American Medical ID Donates More than 200 IDs to Staten Island Public School
State Island's PS37 held its first ever "Safety Day" in an effort to educate students and their parents about various safety measures they can take at home, in the community and at school...
Cleaning Out the Cabinet
What is in your medicine cabinet? If you're like most, there's no telling. Perhaps the last few pills of a prescription you were taking, a couple bottles of pain reliever, bandages scattered at the bottom and some unidentifiable ointment...
Stuffed French Toast Recipe
Spring 2007
Good for the Heart Recipe
Need a quick and easy recipe that not only tastes great, but is also good for the heart? Try this American Heart Association recipe...
Quality Time with your Doctor
The average patient receives less than 20 minutes with their doctor during a visit...
Preparing for Spring and Summer Vacations
The planning of spring and summer vacations has begun. Visiting relatives in Georgia, camping in Yellowstone or even a trip to meet Mickey Mouse...
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