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Trina McMillin

Trina brings to Relias a wealth of knowledge and personal experience related to the medical field, dental issues, mental health, and physical therapy techniques. She has worked in various positions over her career which includes being a phlebotomist, laboratory assistant and medical transcriptionist.

Posts by Trina McMillin

Community Partnerships: The Key to Successful Recovery

9 min read | Posted September 26, 2017

Following treatment for drug addiction, a community approach may be the key to helping individuals remain on the road to recovery.

Long-Term Treatment for Addiction Provides Higher Success Rates

1 min read | Posted September 1, 2017

It’s National Recovery Month. While some believe treatment and recovery are the same thing, they are not: Health care providers need to know the difference.

How Animal-Assisted Therapy Helps Those With Autism

5 min read | Posted January 4, 2017

Animals can help people with autism interact socially, decrease feelings of loneliness, anxiety and depression, and reduce the likelihood of behavioral problems.

Choosing Caregivers for Your Senior Community: A Unique Approach

1 min read | Posted December 27, 2016

While creating an amazing website and utilizing stellar marketing techniques are important, an organization that cannot back up these innovative tools, ….

Dealing with Employee Misconduct in Senior Communities

1 min read | Posted November 22, 2016

Every senior care community is vulnerable to the potential of employee misconduct. Besides the harm employee misconduct causes to the, ….

Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention of CRE: The Newest Superbug in Healthcare Settings

1 min read | Posted August 31, 2016

The newest superbug plaguing nursing homes is carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE). Nurses need to know how to recognize the symptoms.

How Can a Caregiver Improve a Senior’s Appetite?

5 min read | Posted August 2, 2016

While there is a great deal of attention given to issues associated with senior hunger and food insecurity, there is a hidden epidemic that is on the rise…

Studies Find Light Therapy Offers Several Benefits to Seniors with Dementia

4 min read | Posted July 20, 2016

Results of two recent studies find that light therapy reduces agitation, depression and helps normalize sleep schedules for seniors with dementia.

Sexual Abuse and ASD: What Should Caregivers Know?

4 min read | Posted June 21, 2016

An individual with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is more likely to be sexually abused than an individual without ASD.

Can Limiting the Use of Certain Medications Improve a Senior’s Life?

1 min read | Posted June 17, 2016

One study found that the prolonged use of anticholinergics may cause physical changes within the brain that could lead to dementia.

Cancer Tests for Seniors: Are They Always Recommended?

1 min read | Posted May 27, 2016

Nearly 20 percent of individuals aged 65 years or older are still receiving preventative screenings despite the fact that these preventative tests are not necessarily recommended for this age group.

Regular Foot Care for Seniors: More Important Than You Think

1 min read | Posted April 28, 2016

Many seniors suffer with recurring foot pain; however, caregivers can help alleviate their patients’ discomfort.

Can Fingernail Characteristics Indicate Health Problems in Seniors?

1 min read | Posted March 23, 2016

Although nails may seem insignificant when it comes to diagnosing a patient, paramedics and EMTs frequently analyze an individual’s fingernail bed in order to…

The Importance of Autism Awareness for First Responders

3 min read | Posted March 16, 2016

Make sure to provide autism awareness to your first responders in order to provide better aid to your community.

Meeting the Dietary Requirements of Seniors – What Every Caregiver Needs to Know

1 min read | Posted March 7, 2016

Although a well-balanced diet is essential for everyone, the elderly population is especially susceptible to suffering with malnutrition and vitamin, ….