Understanding How to Manage COPD Care at Home

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. While there is currently no cure available for COPD, it is treatable, and there are actions […]

Helping Older Adults Stay Healthy With Diabetes

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 an experienced veteran, there’s always something new to learn to better manage the condition. These tips […]

Strategies for Preventing and Recovering From Strokes

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 lists stroke as the leading source of disability in American seniors. As with other serious health conditions, knowing all you can about preventing and recovering from […]

Ease Discomfort With Dementia During Visits With These Tips

A diagnosis of dementia may also mean a diagnosis for loneliness. Though socialization continues to be essential for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, multiple factors can cause an increase in isolation, such as: The need to discontinue driving Symptoms of the disease that make it challenging to communicate effectively Discomfort on the part of friends and […]

Adaptive Devices That Help People Live Better With Arthritis

When a person has arthritis, even easy, everyday tasks and activities may trigger unbearable pain. It may also result in a loss of independence, as the person starts to rely more heavily on others for aid. Thankfully, there are many helpful assistive devices that can both decrease pain and help people live better with arthritis. […]

Investigating the Causes of COPD Flares and How Best to Manage Them

We’ve waited all winter for March! At long last, the days are becoming longer and we can start to feel the promise of springtime in the air. For a person with COPD, there is even more cause to celebrate the changing of the seasons. Cold, dry air is among several COPD triggers, and the appearance […]

8 Behaviors That May Indicate a Senior Could Have Dementia

You cannot quite pinpoint it, but you’ve started to observe some differences in Mom’s conduct lately. She’s a bit more forgetful than before. She keeps losing her car keys. Sometimes she repeats herself. Is it Alzheimer’s disease? Currently, over 6.5 million seniors age 65 and older are battling the disease. Because of this, it’s important […]

How Home Care Aids Seniors Living With CHF

We only have one, and it’s arguably the most fundamental organ in our bodies – so hearing from our doctor that our heart is “failing” is distressing. Congestive heart failure impacts approximately 6 million individuals in the United States alone, according to research by the CDC, and although it’s a chronic illness, there are actions people […]

Effective Strategies for Dementia Care

Caring for a loved one with dementia can feel as frustrating as trying to grasp quantum physics. It entails trying to make sense of what appears nonsensical, and responding in ways that seem counterintuitive to everything you’ve learned until now. Yet with some simple strategies for dementia care, you can feel more self-assured and effective […]

The Benefits of Home Care Following a Stroke

Experiencing a stroke is a frightening, unexpected experience. The consequences can be minor to life-altering, but one very important factor is apparent: follow-up care is crucial. Fortunately, a great deal of this care is able to be provided in the comfort of home. If you’re caring for a loved one who has recently had a […]