Top COPD Management Tips for Family Caregivers
Coughing. Difficulty breathing. Wheezing. If you are taking care of a family member with COPD, you are familiar with these symptoms. Your aim 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 steps […]
A Guide for Keeping Diabetes in Check
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and with more than 130 million Americans diagnosed with the disease, it’s likely you know someone or maybe even are part of this group. No matter whether you are new to caring for someone with diabetes or a seasoned veteran, there is always something new to learn to better manage […]
How to Make Stroke Prevention for Seniors a Priority
Experiencing a stroke is just the first step in a series of challenges. The results of a stroke can last long-term. In fact, the National Institute on Aging marks stroke as the leading source of disability in American seniors. As with other serious health issues, stroke prevention for seniors is crucial. What Can People Do […]
How to Make Stroke Prevention for Seniors a Priority
Experiencing a stroke is just the first step in a series of challenges. The results of a stroke can last long-term. In fact, the National Institute on Aging marks stroke as the leading source of disability in American seniors. As with other serious health issues, stroke prevention for seniors is crucial. What Can People Do […]
Meaningful Connections: Advice for Friends and Family of People With Dementia
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s can also mean a diagnosis for loneliness. Though remaining social continues to be vitally important for people with dementia, a variety of factors can cause an increase in isolation, such as: The need to discontinue driving Discomfort on the part of friends and family who are unsure what to say (or […]
The Top Tools to Assist With Arthritis
For someone with arthritis, even basic, everyday tasks and activities can cause debilitating pain. It may result in a loss of independence, if the person begins to depend more heavily on others for help and support. Thankfully, there are many helpful tools to assist with arthritis that can both relieve pain and allow those with […]
The Most Common Causes of COPD Flare-Ups and How to Handle Them Effectively
We’ve all been waiting eagerly for March! At last, the days are getting longer and we can start to feel the promise of springtime all around us. For a person with COPD, there’s even more cause to celebrate the seasonal changes. Cold, dry air is one of a number of causes of COPD flare-ups, and […]
The Most Common Causes of COPD Flare-Ups and How to Handle Them Effectively
We’ve all been waiting eagerly for March! At last, the days are getting longer and we can start to feel the promise of springtime all around us. For a person with COPD, there’s even more cause to celebrate the seasonal changes. Cold, dry air is one of a number of causes of COPD flare-ups, and […]
Symptoms That May Mean Alzheimer’s in a Senior Loved One
You cannot quite put your finger on it, but you have started to observe some differences in Mom’s habits lately. She is somewhat more forgetful than before. She keeps losing her car keys. Often, she repeats herself. Are you facing Alzheimer’s in a senior loved one? Currently, over 6.5 million seniors age 65 and older are […]
How Home Care Helps With Congestive Heart Failure
We only have one, and it’s possibly the most critical part of the body – so learning that our heart is “failing” is quite scary. Congestive heart failure impacts about 6 million individuals in the United States alone, according to the CDC, and although it’s a chronic illness, there are actions people can take to […]