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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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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Navigating the Journey of Chronic Illness Management
Caregivers enable chronic illness management through education, treatment involvement, and wise internet use, shaping positive journeys.
Dementia, Questions for the Provider
Questions will need to be asked more than once over the course of dementia progression. Use this list to make the most of your loved one's appointments.
Diabetes, Questions for the Provider
Diabetes is a chronic conditions that affects everything in the body. Use this list of questions to make the most of your loved one's appointments.
Getting Paid as a Family Caregiver - General Guide
Some states and insurance plans have programs that allow family caregivers get paid for providing care to a loved one.
Caregiving Challenges, Bathing and Toileting Your Loved One
Bathing and toileting adult loved ones is not the same experience as bathing and toileting children. How to cope with vulnerability and embarrassment.
Caregiving Challenges, Role Reversal of Parent and Child
When a parent reaches a stage of needing supervision and assistance, for the child caregiver, the roles of parent and child seem to reverse.
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