Top Tips for Managing COPD at Home
Coughing. Shortness of breath. Wheezing. If you’re caring for a family member with COPD, you know these symptoms all too well. 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 steps […]
Simple Strategies for Managing Diabetes in Older Adults
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and with more than 130 million Americans diagnosed with the disease, it is likely you know someone or perhaps even are included in this group. Regardless of whether you are new to caring for someone with diabetes or a seasoned veteran, there’s always something new to learn to better manage […]
Simple Strategies for Stroke Prevention in Older Adults
Suffering a stroke is only 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 top source of disability in older adults. As with other serious health conditions, prevention is crucial. What Are Some Strategies for Stroke […]
Top Tips for Spending Time With a Loved One With Dementia
A diagnosis of dementia may also mean a diagnosis for loneliness. Though socialization remains critically important for those with Alzheimer’s disease, multiple factors can cause an increase in isolation, such as: Discomfort on the part of friends and family who are unsure what to say (or not to say) The need to discontinue driving Symptoms […]
What Are the Best Devices for a Person Living With Arthritis?
For someone with arthritis, even simple, daily tasks and activities can result in crippling pain. It may also result in a loss of self-reliance, if the person starts to depend more heavily on others for support and assistance. Fortunately, there are a variety of helpful devices which can both reduce pain and permit individuals living […]
Breathe Easier Knowing the Typical COPD Triggers to Avoid
We’ve all been waiting patiently for March! At last, the days are becoming longer and now we can begin to feel the promise of spring in the air. For an individual with COPD, there’s even more cause to celebrate the seasonal changes. Cold, dry air is one of several COPD triggers, and the arrival of […]
Personality Changes That Could Point to Dementia in a Loved One
You can’t quite put your finger on it, and yet you’ve begun to notice some differences in Mom’s conduct recently. She is more forgetful than before. She keeps misplacing her car keys. Often, she repeats herself. Is it Alzheimer’s disease? Currently, over 6.5 million people age 65 and older are battling dementia. Because of this, […]
Understanding the Stages of CHF and How to Best Manage Them
We have only one, and it is arguably the most fundamental organ in our bodies – so learning that our heart is “failing” is alarming. Congestive heart failure impacts about 6 million people in the United States alone, according to research by the CDC, and though it’s a chronic condition, there are actions people can take […]
Helpful Strategies for Dementia Care
Providing dementia care for a loved one can feel as complicated as trying to wrap your mind around the laws of physics. It involves attempting to make sense of what seems nonsensical, and reacting in ways that are counterintuitive to everything you’ve learned up to now. Yet with just a few basic tricks in your […]
Improving Stroke Recovery With Home Care
Going through a stroke is a scary, unexpected experience. The consequences can be minor to life-altering, but one thing is clear: follow-up care is a necessity. Fortunately, most of this care can be provided at home. If you’re taking care of a loved one following a stroke, below are a few of the ways you […]