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 […]
Managing Incontinence Care in Older Adults
It is not something most of us would feel comfortable revealing to others. The truth is, the awkwardness of even bringing up incontinence can be enough to keep the problem concealed. Not only that, but there is a common incorrect assumption that it’s simply a normal part of aging and needs to be quietly accepted […]
The Importance of Managing Depression in Cardiac Recovery
Having a heart attack changes life immediately. What felt important prior to the health crisis suddenly fades into the background, while the main concern becomes helping the damaged heart to heal. Life is then full of adjusting to new medications, implementing dietary changes and an exercise regimen, following up with medical appointments and tests, all […]
How to Handle a Decrease in Appetite in a Senior Loved One
You have just made a huge batch of Mom’s special chili recipe. The house smells yummy, and you cannot wait to eat. However, while you are enjoying 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. Recently […]
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, […]
Top Strategies to Keep Ears Safe and Avoid Hearing Loss
Birds singing. Children laughing. Your favorite song. There are infinite wonderful sounds to enjoy all around us, so it’s crucial to take care of the extraordinary gift of hearing. As we age, our capacity to hear clearly can change, but there are actions we can take to keep our ears as healthy as possible for […]
American Heart Month: Foods for a Healthy Heart
There are lots of visual reminders this time of the year that prompt us to think about that exceedingly vital organ that works around the clock to keep us healthy! Store shelves are full of heart-shaped balloons, boxes of candy, and cards. Because it’s also American Heart Month, it’s an ideal time to take steps […]