At-Home Strategies for COPD Care
Coughing. Difficulty breathing. Wheezing. If you are caring for 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. Despite the fact that there is currently no cure available for COPD, it is treatable, and there […]
Five Simple Steps to Make Caring for Diabetes Easier
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 included in this group. Regardless of whether you’re new to caring for someone with diabetes or an experienced veteran, there is always something new to learn to better manage the condition. […]
Prevention Tips to Help Avoid Strokes
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 fact, the National Institute on Aging lists stroke as the leading reason for disability in American seniors. As with other serious health issues, prevention is key. What Can Older Adults […]
Top Strategies for Alzheimer’s Visits
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s may also mean a diagnosis for loneliness. Though remaining social remains critically important for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, multiple factors can lead to an increase in isolation, including: Symptoms of the disease that make it challenging to communicate effectively Discomfort on the part of friends and family who are unsure what […]
Learn About the Best Assistive Equipment for Those With Arthritis
For people with arthritis, even simple, daily tasks and activities can cause debilitating pain. It may lead to a loss of self-sufficiency, as the person begins to rely more heavily on others for support and assistance. Fortunately, there are many helpful assistive devices that can both alleviate pain and allow people who have arthritis to […]
How to Cope with COPD Flare-Ups and Manage Symptoms
We have all been waiting expectantly for March! At long last, the days are becoming longer and now we can begin to feel the promise of springtime in the air. For a person with COPD, there’s extra cause to celebrate the changing of the seasons. Dry, cold air is one of several COPD triggers, and […]
8 Signs That May Mean Dementia in a Loved One
You cannot quite put your finger on it, but you’ve started to detect some differences in Mom’s conduct lately. She is more forgetful than before. She keeps losing her car keys. Occasionally she repeats herself. Is it Alzheimer’s disease? Currently, more than 6.5 million people age 65 and older are battling the disease, therefore it’s […]
How to Live With Congestive Heart Failure in the Comfort of Home
We have only one, and it is perhaps the most critical organ in our bodies – so hearing from our doctor that our heart is “failing” is quite scary. Congestive heart failure, or CHF, affects nearly 6 million people in the United States alone, according to the CDC, and although it’s a chronic illness, there are […]
Practical Strategies for Providing Care for a Person With Dementia
Providing care for a person with dementia can feel as complicated as trying to wrap your mind around quantum physics. It entails trying to make sense of what seems nonsensical, and reacting in ways that seem counterintuitive to everything you have learned up to now. Yet with just a few basic strategies in your dementia […]
How Home Care Can Help Loved Ones Recover From a Stroke
Having a stroke is a distressing and shocking experience. The outcomes can vary from minor to life-altering, but one thing is obvious: follow-up care is imperative. Fortunately, a great deal of this care can be provided in the comfort of home. If you are helping someone you care about recover from a stroke, below are […]