Living Better With COPD: A Family Caregiver’s Guide

Coughing. Shortness of breath. 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 living better with COPD, but it’s not easy. Though there is currently no cure available for COPD, it is treatable, and there are steps you can […]

Family Caregiver Strategies to Improve Diabetes Management

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and with more than 130 million Americans diagnosed with the disease, it is likely you know someone or maybe even are part of this group. No matter whether you’re new to caring for someone with diabetes or a seasoned veteran, there’s always something new to learn to improve diabetes management. These […]

Understanding Stroke Risk and Prevention for Older Loved Ones

Experiencing a stroke is only the first step in a series of challenges. The resulting effects from a stroke can linger long-term. In fact, the National Institute on Aging marks stroke as the top cause of disability in older adults. As with other serious health issues, understanding stroke risk and prevention is key. How Can […]

Understanding the Top Assistive Devices for Arthritis

When a person has arthritis, even simple, daily tasks and activities can result in unbearable pain. It could result in a loss of self-sufficiency, as the person begins to rely more heavily on others for aid. Thankfully, there are a variety of assistive devices that may both alleviate pain and allow people that have arthritis […]

Know the Most Common COPD Triggers to Watch For

We’ve waited all winter for March! At long last, the days are growing longer and we can begin to feel the promise of spring in the air. For a person with COPD, there is additional cause to celebrate the seasonal shift. Dry, cold air is one of a number of COPD triggers to watch for, […]

Symptoms That May Indicate a Loved One Might Have Alzheimer’s

You can’t quite put your finger on it, but you have begun to observe some differences in Mom’s habits recently. She is a bit more forgetful than before. She keeps losing her car keys. Sometimes she repeats herself. Could it be dementia? Currently, over 6.5 million people age 65 and older are struggling with dementia, […]

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 […]

Effective Tips for Dementia Caregiving

Providing care for a person with dementia can feel as frustrating as trying to comprehend quantum physics. It entails attempting to make sense of what appears nonsensical, and responding in ways that seem contrary to everything you’ve thought until now. However, by implementing a few simple dementia caregiving tips, you can feel well informed and […]

How Senior Care Can Support Healing After a Stroke

Having a stroke is a frightening, unexpected experience. The effects can range from minor to life-changing, but one thing is clear: follow-up care is required. Thankfully, a lot of this care can be provided at home. If you’re caring for someone you love post-stroke, below are some of the ways you can help support healing […]

Making a Plan for Managing Senior Health Issues

If you’re a family caregiver and feeling overwhelmed with juggling appointments with various physician , trips to the drugstore, lab work, managing medications and treatments and special dietary needs for an older individual you love, you are not alone! Managing senior health issues like diabetes, heart disease, COPD, and arthritis can feel like a fulltime […]