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. […]
Supporting Loved Ones With Urinary Incontinence
It’s not something most of us would feel comfortable sharing with others. As a matter of fact, the embarrassment of even mentioning urinary incontinence is generally enough to keep the problem concealed. Not only that, but there’s a common misunderstanding that it’s simply a normal part of aging and needs to be discreetly accepted and […]
Recognizing the Signs of Depression After a Heart Attack
Experiencing a heart attack changes life in the blink of an eye. What felt important prior to the health emergency suddenly fades into the background, as the top priority becomes helping the weakened heart to heal. Life is then filled with tests, following up with medical appointments, adjusting to new medications, and implementing dietary changes […]
What to Do When a Senior’s Appetite Decreases
You have just made a large batch of Mom’s special chili recipe. The house smells delicious, and you can’t wait to enjoy a helping. However, while you’re savoring not just the taste but the memories the meal invokes, Mom is simply stirring the food around in her own bowl. And it’s not the first time. […]
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 […]
Top Tips to Maintain Ear Health for Better Hearing
Children’s laughter. A favorite tune. Birds singing. There are so many lovely sounds to enjoy all around us, so it’s vital to take care of the incredible gift of hearing. As we grow older, our capacity to hear clearly can change, but there are steps we can take to maximize our hearing and ear health […]
The Best Foods for a Heart-Healthy Diet
There are lots of visual reminders around this time of the year that prompt us to think about that tremendously vital organ that works around the clock to help keep us healthy! Store shelves are filled with heart-shaped balloons, cards, and boxes of candy. Because it’s also American Heart Month, it’s a great time to […]