As a family caregiver, you’ve embarked on a journey that demands resilience, patience, and empathy—experiences shared by countless others each year. Caring for a loved…
Finding Balance: Strategies for Family Caregivers
July 18, 2024
Category: Home Care
Practical Tips for Navigating Group Conversations With Hearing Loss
May 6, 2024
Background noise, mumblers, and fast talkers—these factors and more make it challenging for someone with hearing loss to engage in group conversations, and may cause…
Unraveling the Mysteries of Multiple Sclerosis: Risk Factors and Treatments
March 21, 2024
While there’s no cure for multiple sclerosis (MS), hundreds of thousands of people in the United States are diagnosed with the condition—as many as 400,000…
Tips for Discussing the Health of Aging Parents During Your Holiday Visit
December 19, 2023
Returning home for the holidays can be a heartwarming experience, filled with festive cheer and the joy of reuniting with loved ones. However, for many…
The Ins and Outs of the Transitional Care Needs Required After Heart Surgery
July 17, 2023
There are a ton of transitional care needs required after heart surgery, from dietary changes to incision care, swelling minimization, pain management, and more. The…
What to Ask When Transitioning Home from the Hospital
July 6, 2023
It’s such a relief when the doctor tells you Mom is ready to start transitioning home from the hospital after surgery. However, as they hand…
Help Support Someone Through the Side Effects Caused by Cancer Treatment
June 21, 2023
If a loved one is battling cancer, they could be experiencing a host of difficult side effects caused by cancer treatment, and you will want…
Managing Parkinson’s Disease: How Family Caregivers Can Help
April 20, 2023
Aging adults with Parkinson’s often receive help with managing Parkinson’s disease from family and friends, particularly in the early stages of the disease. As a professional…
Parkinson’s Awareness Month: What to Expect From Parkinson’s
April 4, 2023
More widespread in males, and more prevalent than muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, and Lou Gehrig’s disease put together, Parkinson’s disease impacts approximately 7 – 10…
How to Determine Eligibility for Benefits to Cover the Cost of Home Care as a Veteran
March 13, 2023
As a veteran or the surviving spouse of a veteran, it’s important to understand the benefits that may be available to you to cover the…