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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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  • Diabetes and Falls

    Diabetes and Increased Fall Risk

    Diabetes increases risk of falling because it causes physical problems that may make your loved one less steady on their feet.

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  • Polypharmacy & Falls

    Medications and Increased Fall Risk

    Polypharmacy has been linked to increased fall risk and recurrent falls in older adults, though it is not solely responsible for falls.

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  • Vertigo

    Hearing Problems and Increased Fall Risk

    It may be surprising to learn that your loved one's hearing and inner workings of their ears can contribute to falls.

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  • Post-CABG Complications

    Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Post-Surgical Complications

    There are many signs and symptoms of post-surgical complications to watch for after discharge home from the hospital.

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  • CABG Deifnition

    Definition of Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)

    Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is the most common type of heart surgery in the United States, and worldwide.

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  • CABG Benefits, Risks, Complications

    Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Benefits, Risks, and Complications

    CABG is a hugely beneficial procedure, though it comes with both common surgical risks and unique complications.

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  • Indications for CABG

    Indications for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)

    Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is used to lower the risk of heart attack, or a second heart attack, caused by heart disease.

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  • Discharge Home After CABG

    Discharge Home After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)

    After surgery, your loved one will need your patience, as well as physical, mental, and emotional support as they recover.

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  • CABG Pre-Op

    Pre-Op Prep for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)

    Before bypass surgery, your loved one will need to make activity, diet, and medication changes, which includes items specific to surgery.

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  • CABG Provider Questions

    Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Questions for the Provider

    You may already have a lot of questions in mind for your loved one's providers about bypass surgery, but these may help.

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  • After Bypass Surgery

    Results of Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)

    The results and long-term outcomes of a coronary artery bypass graft depend on factors that your loved one can control.

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  • Helpful Caregivers

    What is Helpful?

    Helpful is your clarity in caregiving.

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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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