Making a Plan: Managing Multiple Medical Conditions in Seniors
If you are a family caregiver and you’re overwhelmed with balancing appointments with various doctors, trips to the pharmacy, lab work, managing medications and treatments and special dietary needs for an older person you love, you are certainly not alone! Managing multiple medical conditions like arthritis, COPD, diabetes, and heart disease is a reality for […]
Living with ALS: How Home Care Can Help
Being diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease) raises numerous questions and concerns, both for the person diagnosed and people who love them. What causes ALS? What are the current symptoms – and what will they be as time goes on? Where can I turn for help? Approximately 30,000 […]
Home Safety for People with MS
“Home is a shelter from storms – all sorts of storms.” – William J. Bennett When we think about home, we should be able to envision images of comfort, safety, and relaxation. For a loved one with multiple sclerosis, however, the home atmosphere can be quite hazardous. MS affects millions of people worldwide and can […]
Providing Care During the Final Stages of Parkinson’s: Part 3 of 3
A Parkinson’s prognosis impacts relatives in addition to the person diagnosed. Learning what to anticipate as the illness becomes more serious is vital to being ready for the changes in the future and also to making life the very best it can be every day. Over the past couple of months, we have shared information […]
Caregiver Tips for the Middle Stage of Parkinson’s Disease: Part 2 of 3
A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis impacts members of the family as well as the person diagnosed. Understanding what to expect as the condition progresses is key to being prepared for the changes to come and to making the most of every day. In our three-part series, we will be posting caregiver tips about what to expect […]
Finding Help at Home when Caring for Someone with Cancer
When someone you love receives a cancer diagnosis, it may feel as if the world has turned upside down. What was once a high priority in your life pales when compared with the need to do whatever you can to assist the individual you love through this unanticipated journey. If you’re not sure where you […]
Early Stage Parkinson’s Disease and the Care Needed: Part 1 of 3
A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis impacts family members along with the person diagnosed. Understanding what to anticipate as the disease advances is vital to being ready for the changes to come and also to make life the very best it can be each day. Over the next couple of months, we will be posting blogs about […]
Understanding Vascular Dementia Signs, Symptoms, and Risk Factors
With as many as 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, most people are familiar with the signs and symptoms of this disease. However, there is another, less familiar form of dementia causing cognitive impairment in seniors: vascular dementia. Understanding vascular dementia signs, symptoms and risk factors, along with the unique attributes that make it different […]
Heart Health Tips for Seniors During Heart Month and Beyond
“Your heart is the softest place on earth. Take care of it!” – Nayyirah Waheed You can’t escape them during this time of year: flaming red heart-shaped balloons, cakes, cookies, boxes of chocolates, and greeting cards that grab our attention and encourage us to show those closest to us how much we love them. But […]
New Year, New You: Discover the Benefits of Exercise for Seniors with Chronic Health Conditions
While staying safe at home has become our new normal, it doesn’t mean we should spend our time sitting in front of the TV! For older adults, particularly those diagnosed with chronic health conditions, sustaining an energetic lifestyle during the COVID-19 pandemic is a struggle that could seem insurmountable. However, research indicates there are many […]