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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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  • Ohio

    Ohio Medical and Financial Power of Attorney (POA) Forms

    A power of attorney (POA) is a legal tool that enables your loved one to enlist help in protecting their financial, medical, and legal interests.

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  • Oklahoma

    Oklahoma Medical and Financial Power of Attorney (POA) Forms

    A power of attorney (POA) is a legal tool that enables your loved one to enlist help in protecting their financial, medical, and legal interests.

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  • UTI Non-Rx and Home Remedies

    Non-prescription Treatment and Home Remedies for UTI

    An existing urinary tract infection (UTI) in older adults likely cannot be cured with home remedies or non-prescription products.

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  • Prevent UTI in Loved One

    How Do I Prevent a UTI in My Loved One?

    Things you can do to keep your loved one from getting a UTI may surprise you. It's more than good care down there!

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  • Asymptomatic Bacteriuria

    When is Bacteria in Urine NOT a Urinary Tract Infection?

    People who have bacteria in their urine, but have no symptoms of infection, do not require treatment.

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  • Annual Wellness Visit

    Why Annual Wellness Visits are Truly Important

    Regular check-ups include an evaluation of all body systems to determine disease risk and catch potential problems early.

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  • Flu Shot

    Why the Flu Shot is Truly Important

    Flu vaccination has been shown to reduce the risk of flu illness and severity that can result in hospitalization or even death in older people.

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  • Importance of Dental Exams

    The Unknown Importance of Dental Exams

    Poor oral care can lead to infection, chewing/swallowing problems, even heart, lung, and brain diseases, and inability to enjoy our favorite foods!

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  • Importance of Hearing Exams

    The Unknown Importance of Hearing Exams

    Hearing - or lack of - and inner ear problems impact balance, walking, perception, and thinking, and may require medical treatment.

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  • Post-MI Care

    What Can I Actually Do for My Loved One After a Heart Attack?

    After your loved one suffers a heart attack, you may be left wondering what you can actually do for them that will help you both.

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  • Central Vision Loss

    The Unknown Importance of Eye Exams

    They say that life begins at 40, but so does faulty eyesight! Poor vision impacts safety, mood, and thinking. Eyes are the the window into health.

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  • Guides

    Learn More About the Experts Behind Our Helpful Guides

    Explore our Guides crafted by seasoned registered nurses with over 60 years of combined experience. Designed to empower caregivers, our Guides provide essential skills, insider insights, and heartfelt tips to enhance your caregiving journey.

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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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