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. […]
Top Strategies for At-Home Incontinence Care
It is not something most people would feel comfortable sharing with others. In fact, the awkwardness of even talking about incontinence is often enough to keep the issue hidden. Not only that, but there’s a common misunderstanding that it’s simply a normal aspect of the aging process and needs to be discreetly accepted and dealt […]
The Hidden Battle: How a Heart Attack Can Lead to Depression
Having a heart attack changes life in an instant. What seemed important prior to the health emergency suddenly fades into the background, while the main concern becomes helping the injured heart to heal. Life is then filled with tests, following up with medical appointments, adjusting to new medications, and implementing dietary changes and an exercise […]
Understanding and Managing Appetite Loss in Elderly Loved Ones
You’ve just made a big batch of Mom’s legendary chili recipe. Your house smells delectable, and you can’t wait to eat. However, while you’re enjoying not only the flavor but the memories the meal invokes, Mom is simply stirring the food around in her own bowl. And it’s not the first time. Recently her appetite […]
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 Keep Hearing Healthy in Seniors for Years to Come
Your favorite song. Birds singing. Children laughing. There are so many pleasant sounds to enjoy all around us, so it’s critical to take good care of the awesome gift of hearing. As we grow older, our capacity to hear clearly can be affected, but there are some helpful tips for how to keep hearing healthy […]
Food for the Heart: What Are the Best Things to Eat for a Healthy Heart?
There are plenty of visual reminders this time of the year that prompt us to think about that exceedingly vital organ that works 24/7 to help keep us healthy! Store shelves are full of heart-shaped balloons, cards, and boxes of candy. Because it’s also American Heart Month, it’s an ideal time to take steps to […]