Enhancing Life With COPD: How to Help Loved Ones Breathe Easier
Coughing. Difficulty breathing. Wheezing. If you’re taking care of a loved one with COPD, you are familiar with these symptoms. Your aim is to help the person with enhancing life with COPD, but it’s not easy. While there is currently no cure available for COPD, it is treatable, and there are things you can do […]
Unlocking the Secrets to Better Diabetes Care
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. Regardless of whether you’re new to caring for someone with diabetes or a seasoned veteran, there’s always something new to learn to better manage the condition. […]
Proven Strategies to Lower Stroke Risk
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 marks stroke as the top cause of disability in older adults in the U.S. As with other serious medical conditions, prevention is essential. How […]
Essential Techniques for Visiting a Family Member With Dementia
A diagnosis of dementia may also mean a diagnosis for loneliness. Though remaining social remains critically important for people with dementia, many different 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 not to say) […]
Top Devices that Help People With Arthritis Improve Quality of Life
When a person has arthritis, even simple, daily tasks and activities may cause debilitating pain. It could result in a loss of independence, if the person begins to rely more heavily on others for assistance and support. Fortunately, there are many helpful devices that help people with arthritis to do as much as possible independently. […]
Top Tips for Coping With COPD Triggers
We have waited all winter for March! At last, the days are getting longer and we can begin to feel the promise of springtime in the air. For a person with COPD, there is additional reason to celebrate the seasonal changes. Cold, dry air is one of several COPD triggers, and the arrival of warmer […]
Understanding 8 Possible Alzheimer’s Behaviors
You can’t quite put your finger on it, but you have started to notice some changes in Mom’s behaviors recently. She’s a bit more forgetful than before. She keeps losing her car keys. Often, she repeats herself. Could it be Alzheimer’s disease? Currently, more than 6.5 million people age 65 and older are struggling with […]
Home Care Helps Manage Congestive Heart Failure in Seniors
We only have one, and it’s perhaps the most critical organ in the human body – so hearing the news that our heart is “failing” is distressing. Congestive heart failure, or CHF, affects nearly six million people in the U.S. alone, according to research by the CDC. And even though it is a chronic illness, there are […]
Dementia Caregiving: Practical Tips for Family Caregivers
Dementia caregiving can feel as challenging as trying to wrap your mind around quantum physics. It entails attempting to make sense of what appears nonsensical, and responding in ways that seem counterintuitive to everything you’ve learned until now. Yet with a few simple tools in your dementia care toolbox, you can feel well informed and […]
How Home Care Is Helping Stroke Patients Recover
A stroke is a distressing, unexpected experience. The results can vary from minor to life-changing, but one thing is certain: follow-up care is critical. Thankfully, a lot of this care can be provided at home. If you’re caring for someone post-stroke, below are a few of the ways you can help ensure the best possible […]