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Our guides provide you with the skills, checklists and tips for caring for your loved one. Our content is authored by highly qualified registered nurses with a combined total of 60 years of expertise in various healthcare settings such as acute, community and home care.

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  • Sleep Apnea and Heart Health

    Sleep Apnea Can Affect Heart Health

    Sleep apnea, a common sleep disorder, can seriously affect heart health in several ways.

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    Happy Birthday, Flo! - and Here's to International Nurses Day

    Each year, International Nurses Day on May 12 marks the conclusion of Nurses Week. It is no coincidence that is the birth date of Florence Nightingale.

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  • Caregiver Burnout

    Caregiver Anxiety, Depression, and Social Isolation

    Caregiving, while a profoundly rewarding responsibility, can also lead to significant emotional and physical strain.

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  • Social Isolation

    Social Isolation in Older Adults

    Gain insights into the causes and effects of isolation among seniors and get practical strategies for intervention.

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  • Unusual Blood Pressure Readings

    Responding to Blood Pressure Changes

    Gain confidence in what to do if your loved one has unusual blood pressure readings. First step, don't panic.

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  • Accurate Blood Pressures

    Taking Blood Pressure Correctly

    Demonstrate you know how to take your loved one's blood pressure correctly and then instruct your loved one on how to take their own correctly.

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  • Basics of Heart Health

    The Very Basics of a "Heart-Healthy" Diet and Lifestyle

    Acquaint yourself with what a "heart-healthy" diet or lifestyle really boils down to. Contrary to what you may think, it's not complicated.

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  • National Nurses Day

    Be Sure to Thank a Nurse This Week!

    Each year, we celebrate Nurses Week beginning on National Nurses Day on May 6 and culminating in International Nurses Day on May 12.

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  • Senior Scams and Predatory Marketers

    Safeguarding Against Scammers and Predatory Marketers

    As caregivers, one of our essential roles is to protect our aging loved ones from those who might exploit their vulnerability.

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  • May Stroke Awareness Month

    Stroke Awareness and Action

    Raising awareness and taking action has meaningful impact for our loved ones who suffer stroke and the people who care for them.

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  • CAPHS Survey

    When Your Loved One Receives a CAPHS Survey

    The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAPHS) survey measures your loved one's experience and satisfaction with healthcare services.

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  • Shingles Vaccine

    Is the Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Vaccination Important?

    For those aged 50 and older, the CDC recommends getting vaccinated for shingles - a painful rash illness that can lead to long-term nerve pain.

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Helpful is an app to make caregiving easier. We integrate your loved one’s insurance benefits, medical records and caregiving guides into an immediate, accessible and user-friendly experience. Helpful supports your care needs by eliminating administrative tasks and providing technology to support your caregiving experience.

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