In this groundbreaking book, author Lorene M. Burkhart challenges each of us to enter the era of empowered patients by letting go of past practices and embracing outcome-based medical services. Being accountable for one’s own body and health is a huge step (more)
Ever thought about the different kinds of tails you see on animals around the world? Ever thought about how they’re used? Animal Tales is a beautifully illustrated educational book featuring six sections categorized by the type of tail the animals have. Each section (more)
Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Burkhart Network LLC is owned and led by central Indiana author, entrepreneur and philanthropist Lorene M. Burkhart. The company combines Lorene’s past business experience as a journalist and public relations representative with her personal life experiences to create books and products that have positive moral stories as well as educational and inspirational themes. A portion of profits from each of the company’s books or products benefits a community non-profit or related cause.
August 31st, 2010
On a scale of one to 10, how much does your doctor annoy you? Are you forced to wait more than 30-minutes past your scheduled appointment? That would be a 10, in my book. Or, have you ever felt that he or she isn’t really concentrating on your problem? That would be another 10.
The truth about those waits is that when doctors are paid by the number of patients they see, they may double-book patients for 10 to 15-minute (more)
August 20th, 2010
The headline of a recent New York Times article (July 11), “Turn 70. Act Your Grandchild’s Age. Grandma sky-dives. Ringo Starr plays at Radio City. Is this what’s expected in life’s eighth decade?” caught my attention. Not only was it my 76th birthday, but also because I’m committed to a healthy, happy and long life. Now I couldn’t play Radio City on a bet, and I have no intention of jumping out of a perfectly good airplane. Nor am I (more)
August 9th, 2010
I don’t feel like I’m 76 years old and people tell me that I don’t look that old either. But here’s the best part: I’m happy, fulfilled and passionate about my newly created life as a writer. After only six years, I’ve produced six books.
What’s the point of this bragging bonanza? If we are going to live longer as predicted by the longevity gurus, we also want to live well! What’s the point of being 95 and unable to (more)