Compassionate Care for COPD: Unlocking Better Health
Coughing. Shortness of breath. Wheezing. If you’re taking care of a loved one with COPD, you are familiar with these symptoms. Your goal is to help the person live their highest possible quality of life, but it’s not easy. Though there is currently no cure available for COPD, it is treatable, and there are things […]
Essential Tips for Managing Diabetes in Seniors
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and with more than 130 million Americans diagnosed with the disease, it’s likely you know someone or perhaps even are part of this group. Whether you are new to caring for someone with diabetes or a seasoned veteran, there is always something new to learn to better manage the condition. […]
Understanding How to Reduce the Risk of a Stroke
Suffering a stroke is just the first step in a series of challenges. The resulting effects from a stroke can linger long-term. In fact, the National Institute on Aging marks stroke as the top reason for disability in older adults in the U.S. As with any serious health issue, prevention is essential. How Can Older […]
The Best Assistive Equipment for Arthritis
For someone with arthritis, even basic, daily activities and tasks may trigger crippling pain. It could lead to a loss in independence, if the person starts to rely more heavily on others for help and support. Fortunately, there is assistive equipment for arthritis that can both reduce pain and enable those with arthritis to do […]
Learn What Causes COPD Flares and How to Avoid These Triggers
We have all been waiting patiently for March! At last, the days are getting longer and now we can start to feel the promise of spring all around us. For someone with COPD, there’s extra reason to celebrate the changing of the seasons. Dry, cold air is among several COPD triggers, and the arrival of […]
8 Changes in Behavior That May Suggest a Loved One Has Alzheimer’s
You can’t quite pinpoint it, but you’ve started to notice some changes in behavior in Mom recently. She is a little bit more forgetful than before. She keeps misplacing her car keys. Occasionally she repeats herself. Could it be Alzheimer’s disease? Currently, more than 6.5 million people age 65 and older are struggling with dementia, […]
Discovering How Home Care Helps Seniors Live with CHF
We only have one, and it is possibly the most critical part of the body – so hearing the news that our heart is “failing” is alarming. Congestive heart failure, or CHF, impacts about 6 million individuals in the U.S. alone, according to the CDC, and although it’s a chronic condition, there are steps to take […]
Helpful Caregiving Approaches When Dealing With Dementia
Dealing with dementia care can feel as challenging as trying to understand quantum physics. It involves trying to make sense of what appears nonsensical, and responding in ways that seem counterintuitive to everything you’ve learned until now. Yet with just a few simple tricks in your Alzheimer’s care toolbox, you can feel more self-assured and […]
Finding Support for Stroke Patients in Home Care
Having a stroke is a scary, unexpected experience. The effects can range from minimal to life-altering, but one thing is clear: follow-up care is required. Thankfully, much of this care can be provided in the comfort of home. If you’re caring for someone you love who has recently had a stroke, below are some of […]
Tips for Consistent Help for Older Adults with Multiple Chronic Health Problems
If you are a family caregiver and feel overwhelmed with keeping up with appointments with different physicians, trips to the pharmacy, lab work, managing medicines and special dietary needs for a senior you love, you are not alone! Chronic health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, COPD, and arthritis afflict many older people – and frequently, […]