Category Archives: Family Medicine

Cold Weather Safety Tips for Seniors

Winter weather can pose serious risks for seniors, from hypothermia to falls and other health challenges. Seniors are particularly vulnerable during the colder months due to age-related factors such as reduced circulation or chronic health conditions. Proactive planning is key to staying safe and healthy during the season. Caregivers also play an essential role in …

GLP-1 Class: How Weight Loss Drugs Could Affect Fertility and Pregnancy Outcomes

If you’re a sexually active woman of reproductive age taking the drugs Ozempic® or Mounjaro®, there’s something you should know–you may have an increased chance of getting pregnant. These drugs, originally developed to manage diabetes, are now being widely prescribed for weight loss, but also come with the unexpected side effect of boosting fertility. GLP-1: …

Ensuring Safe and Happy Holidays: Tips for Toy Safety and Thoughtful Giving

The holiday season is filled with the love and togetherness of family and cherished friends. It’s also a time of gift-giving, especially for families with children. As we embrace the joy of giving, it’s important to remember that the best gifts are not only fun, but also safe. That’s why the December observance of Safe …

The Role of Trusted Pharmacists in Patient Health

Pharmacies play an indispensable role in ensuring patients have access to the medications they need. Finding a reputable pharmacy with pharmacists who have the necessary education and training is therefore critical. However, the quality and expertise patients receive can vary significantly depending on the type of pharmacy they choose. Legacy Community Health is committed to …

The Importance of Early Dementia Diagnosis

Imagine walking into a room and suddenly forgetting why you’re there. This happens to many of us, although those moments are usually fleeting and therefore not cause for greater concern. However, for the millions of Americans living with dementia, such a lapse signals something deeper. Yet despite the prevalence of dementia, a large portion of …

Legacy Community Health’s Comprehensive Support for Alzheimer’s Care

If you assume that Alzheimer’s is inevitable for those with a genetic predisposition, research has shown that isn’t necessarily true. There are things that you can do to slow down or even prevent some of the more severe aspects of the disease. Navigating an Alzheimer’s diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but with Legacy Community Health’s support, …

How to Spot Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that affects millions of individuals and their families worldwide, reshaping the lives of those it touches in deeply personal ways. What Is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a condition that gradually impairs memory, thinking, and behavior to the point that it interferes with daily life. It’s believed to …

Honoring Family Caregivers

Family caregivers are champions who tirelessly devote time and energy to ensure their loved ones receive the support they need. Their work is often an act of love that happens quietly, behind the scenes. National Family Caregivers Month is an opportunity to recognize the invaluable role that family caregivers play in our communities. They are …

Prevention as Treatment: Staying healthy over treating sickness

When we’re young, we tend to think we’re invincible. Most people don’t go to the doctor when they’re young unless they’re living with a chronic condition. When young adults do not seek care for several years, their providers are often seeing them without a medical history to reference. For most, as we age our health …

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