The bad news is that World Arthritis Day has already come and gone for the year. But the good news for residents of Encino and elsewhere dealing with this painful condition, especially those receiving in-home care, is that there are still a lot…
If you’re not quite familiar with the term “palliative care,” that’s OK. It’s a fairly new concept in medicine but is becoming an interesting option to residents of Coronado and elsewhere who may not be satisfied with the current treatment…
Today’s seniors face all sorts of potential health hazards even if they don’t leave their homes. For instance, we’ve often mentioned the risks of falls to residents of Pasadena and elsewhere plus other environmental concerns that caregivers providing 24-hour care can be aware of. One that Accredited…
While it’s fairly common for some residents of Bel-Air and elsewhere to sometimes be depressed, mental health experts emphasize that this condition isn’t part of the aging process at all. In fact, many caregivers will tell you that depression is something to try to…
One of the positives of the current COVID-19 public health pandemic is that it has drawn more attention to various conditions that can affect the lungs of residents of Costa Mesa and elsewhere, including some that may benefit from palliative care. The…
When it comes to health and wellness, there are a lot of medical conditions that aren’t that easy to make sense of for residents of Van Nuys and elsewhere, especially those receiving in-home care. One of the more prominent ones…
With more people being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease every year, the number of residents of Mission Valley and elsewhere who have questions about this challenging health condition is also growing, including whether palliative care or traditional care works the best. The team at Accredited Home…
There’s a lot that goes on in September for residents of Burbank and elsewhere, including several events and observances that focus on your health, especially if you’re receiving 24-hour home care. At least one, in particular, is worth learning more about:…
Knowing whether a senior close to you is in pain is sometimes more difficult than you would think. For various reasons, residents of Hollywood and elsewhere may simply not want to tell you or a caregiver this info when asked, or at least not…
As people age, the thing they worry about is change. Earlier in life, residents of Encino and elsewhere may wonder about their families, but as they get older, they may start worrying more about their own future, especially where they’re going…