eliola / Pixabay Dementias are one of those medical conditions that impact individuals as well as the people around them, including their caregivers. Though every situation is a little different, people with certain dementias, such as Alzheimer’s disease, may follow…
klimkin / Pixabay There’s good news and bad news for people who feel challenged trying to drink at least eight glasses of water a day. Caregivers will tell you that figure is more of a guideline to make sure you…
Smiling caregiver nurse and disabled senior patient in walker using digital tablet outdoor Part of the appeal of receiving home health care is that so many experts in different fields are able to come together to offer assistance, sometimes at…
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Lung cancer isn’t something to be celebrated, but fewer deaths from it is something that a lot of people are finding joy in, especially caregivers who have seen how devastating this condition can be. This trend…
Senior Man In Dressing Gown Using Walking Frame Being Helped By Female Care Worker Until a complete cure is found, many of those dealing with spinal muscular atrophy along with any loved ones in their life will continue to look…
sabinevanerp / Pixabay One aspect of President Ronald Reagan’s presidency that doesn’t get too much acknowledgment was his commitment to seniors. Among other efforts, he declared the first National Senior Citizen Day in 1988, an occasion that has been observed…
MabelAmber / Pixabay Some public health officials believe we have entered a ‘fourth wave’ of COVID-19 in mid-summer, with a spike of new cases around the country. By now, people should be aware of the risks as well as common…
Image by Charles Thompson from Pixabay “Don’t forget to take your vitamins” is a reminder that moms, grandmothers, spouses, and other concerned loved ones and caregivers have been sharing for generations. Likewise, just about every home has jars of vitamins and…
bodobe / Pixabay Our understanding of how the brain and body work continues to evolve, and one of the more interesting findings is how we’re able to put playtime to better use. We’re not talking about running outside for recess…