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What is Palliative Care?

Palliative care is a specialized form of medical care focused on improving the quality of life for those with serious, chronic, or life-limiting illnesses. It addresses the physical, emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of patients and their families. This specialized care can be provided alongside curative treatments, or as the main focus when curative...

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Caring for Someone with Limited Mobility

Caring for a loved one with mobility issues can be challenging, but with the right strategies and support, it’s possible to enhance quality of life while ensuring safety and comfort. Limited mobility can result from aging, injury, illness or disability, and addressing this properly requires a holistic approach. THE BIGGEST CULPRIT? FALLS Falls are by...

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Dealing with Depression During the Holidays

The holiday season, usually a time of joy and celebration, can actually be challenging for many people, particularly those dealing with depression. Various factors, such as increased stress, financial pressures, loneliness, or difficult family dynamics, can heighten feelings of sadness or anxiety. Here are some helpful tips and insights on managing depression during the holidays...

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How to Support Aging In Place: A Comprehensive Guide

We all want the best for our loved ones as they age. Allowing them to live safely in their homes and communities can be a familiar comfort and, for many older adults, a sought-after lifestyle. The term for living independently with the support needed to do so safely is commonly known as aging in place....

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Managing a Loved One’s Care Schedule Around the Holidays

Caring for a loved one during the holidays can be challenging but, with a little planning and thoughtful communication, you can help them enjoy the season while ensuring their needs are met. Here are some tips to help you make it through the holiday season with more joy…and less stress. Plan Ahead for Holiday Events...

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Respite Care: What Caregivers Need to Know

Respite care is a short-term professional service that allows you to take a break from your usual routine of daily care as a primary caregiver. The break may last for a few hours, several days, or even weeks. As caregiving can be physically and emotionally exhausting, respite care offers caregivers a much-needed “respite” while ensuring...

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Hospice Care: A Focus on Caring, Not Curing

Hospice care is a compassionate approach designed to provide comfort and support for loved ones facing a terminal illness, as well as their families. It emphasizes quality of life and dignity, focusing on holistic care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Exactly What is Hospice Care? Hospice care is specialized medical care for people...

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Caring for Someone with Chronic Bronchitis or Emphysema

Taking care of someone with these two forms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be a challenging responsibility. Both long-term, progressive lung conditions can significantly affect a person’s quality of life, making everyday tasks like breathing difficult. But with appropriate care, symptom management, and lifestyle adjustments, it’s possible to improve their comfort and well-being...

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Caring for Someone After a Stroke: A Helpful, Real-World Guide

Every 45 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke – about 795,000 people per year, making stroke the fifth-leading cause of death in this country and a leading cause of long-term disability. A stroke is a life-altering event that can have profound impacts on both the survivor and the caregivers. For caregivers, understanding...

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Caring for an Older Loved One with Diabetes

According to the Centers for Disease Control, 38.4 million people —11.6% of the U.S. population—live with some form of diabetes. Currently, diabetes affects over 463 million people worldwide, and type 2 diabetes (T2D) accounts for 90-95% of all cases in the world. This article is meant to help readers understand how diabetes works with a...

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Helping an Older Loved One Living with Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease that makes it harder to move air in and out of the lungs. Although it can start at any age, managing asthma often becomes more challenging as people grow older. This article will help you understand asthma and provide practical tips for supporting older loved ones in living with...

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Under Pressure: Caring for an Older Loved One with Hypertension

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, occurs when the pressure in the blood vessels (the force of blood pushing against the artery walls) is consistently too high. High blood pressure is known as a silent health risk because there may be no known symptoms, but it can still lead to serious complications like heart...

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Taking it to Heart: Caring for Someone with Congestive Heart Failure

When you love someone, it can be hard to hear they may have (or are at risk for) Congestive Heart Failure. But before you panic, it's best to be informed. Knowledge can help your loved one understand this condition if they have it—and knowledge can encourage those at risk to adjust their lifestyle to prevent...

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How Occupational Therapy Serves Older Adults: Common Questions Answered

Occupational Therapy? Physical Therapy? What’s the difference? These questions often puzzle caregivers and their families. Understanding the distinction is crucial: Physical Therapy (PT) primarily addresses physical impairments and movement dysfunctions, while Occupational Therapy (OT) focuses on enhancing patients' ability to perform essential daily activities with comfort and independence. If your older loved one is looking...

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Helping Your Loved Ones Understand the Benefits of Home Care

If you've been considering home health care for a loved one – the hardest part may be explaining it to them. Although in-home care has many benefits, some patients feel they don't need in-home assistance, believing they can care for themselves or heal on their own. If you’re a caregiver considering home care for a...

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Your Guide to Home Care: Skilled Services vs. Private Duty Support

When it comes to home care, understanding the types of services available can make a world of a difference in ensuring your loved one receives the best care tailored to their needs. Two primary categories often come up in discussions when talking about home health care: skilled services and non-skilled/private duty services. Let's delve into...

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What is Palliative Care?

Caring for Someone with Limited Mobility

Dealing with Depression During the Holidays

How to Support Aging In Place: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing a Loved One’s Care Schedule Around the Holidays

Respite Care: What Caregivers Need to Know

Hospice Care: A Focus on Caring, Not Curing

Caring for Someone with Chronic Bronchitis or Emphysema

Caring for Someone After a Stroke: A Helpful, Real-World Guide

Caring for an Older Loved One with Diabetes

Helping an Older Loved One Living with Asthma

Under Pressure: Caring for an Older Loved One with Hypertension

Taking it to Heart: Caring for Someone with Congestive Heart Failure

How Occupational Therapy Serves Older Adults: Common Questions Answered

Helping Your Loved Ones Understand the Benefits of Home Care

Your Guide to Home Care: Skilled Services vs. Private Duty Support

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