Experiencing a stroke is just the first step in a series of challenges. The results of a stroke can last for a long time. In …Read More
Proven Strategies to Lower Stroke Risk
September 29, 2023
Category: Home Care
Getting a Joint Replaced? Here’s What to Ask Your Doctor
September 15, 2023
You have just discovered that Dad needs to have knee replacement surgery. You have heard bits and pieces of what this might involve from friends, …Read More
Supporting Loved Ones With Urinary Incontinence
August 18, 2023
It’s not something most of us would feel comfortable sharing with others. As a matter of fact, the embarrassment of even mentioning urinary incontinence is …Read More
Recognizing the Signs of Depression After a Heart Attack
August 4, 2023
Experiencing a heart attack changes life in the blink of an eye. What felt important prior to the health emergency suddenly fades into the background, …Read More
Allergic Reactions in Older Adults: Identifying and Managing Symptoms
July 21, 2023
Ahh, summertime! Now that the long, cold winter and wet springtime are over, we can at last spend time out in nature. For older adults, …Read More
Advocacy Ideas to Help You Support a Senior in the Hospital
July 14, 2023
Whether an older loved one is in the hospital for a planned procedure or an unplanned medical crisis, you might be left feeling vulnerable and …Read More
Understanding How Palliative Care and Hospice Care Differ
June 2, 2023
When a person you love is living with a serious health condition, you might feel helpless. You want to do everything you can to ease …Read More
Top Devices that Help People With Arthritis Improve Quality of Life
April 14, 2023
When a person has arthritis, even simple, daily tasks and activities may cause debilitating pain. It could result in a loss of independence, if the …Read More
The Importance of Work-Life Balance for Caregivers & How Home Care Helps
March 31, 2023
It’s a delicate balancing act. On the one hand, you have your work, which provides you fulfillment, purpose, and obviously, a paycheck. On the other …Read More
Alzheimer’s and Loss of Hearing: Is There a Link?
March 24, 2023
When checking in on Mom, you find the TV is blaring, and she keeps asking you to repeat what you’ve just said, or even to …Read More