Despite government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid, a large proportion of the population in the USA is dependent on private insurance with variable cost coverage and price structures. Many Americans cannot afford adequate insurance, which then leads to very high costs when medical care is needed. In this respect, healthcare spending per capita is the highest in the world, without this necessarily being linked to a tendency towards better…
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Health insurance companies in Germany are fundamentally interested in improving the health of their insured persons and therefore also promote the quality of life of people with dementia. Efforts include early detection in order to slow the progression of the disease with preventive measures. In addition, some health insurance companies offer special services tailored to the needs of patients. Occupational therapy, music therapy or social activities relieve the burden on…
Comments closedMusic therapy, which appears to be underestimated by a large part of the population (not yet directly affected), can, among other things, significantly enrich the lives of people with dementia. Songs from different genres have the remarkable ability to awaken dormant memories, even in advanced stages of the disease and otherwise massive communication problems. Melodies familiar to the subconscious help to activate reactions that were recently thought to be lost.…
Comments closedAfter a long test phase, electronic prescriptions have now been introduced across Germany as part of the digitalization process. Doctors will no longer issue these in paper form, but will store them in a protected cloud database. Patients initially received a QR code or token that could be presented at the nearest pharmacy. There, the data was retrieved from the cloud and the corresponding medicines were ordered. The e-prescription can…
Comments closedAs a central issue of sexual health, contraception is wrongly viewed as a predominantly female concern. This view fails to recognize the importance of shared responsibility for protection against unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases. When men are actively involved in discussions about contraception, they can demonstrate their personal maturity. A shared approach strengthens mutual trust and improves communication within a partnership. In recent years, various surveys and studies have…
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