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.
Helping Your Loved One Get the Right Prescription for a Walker
When it comes to ensuring your loved one receives the right walker at home, navigating the process can feel overwhelming. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you through this important process.
More Men are Caring for Aging Parents
If you are a son caring for your aging parents, you are not alone. More men are becoming family caregivers and they feel unprepared.
National Senior Health and Fitness Day
National Senior Health and Fitness Day is celebrated on the last Wednesday of May every year and it's kind of a big deal.
What are Post-Stroke Side Effects?
Post-stroke side effects are physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral changes that appear following a stroke.
Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is a Leading Cause of Stroke
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a leading preventable cause of stroke. Studies suggest it's responsible for 1 in 5 strokes (20%).
Eyes, Feet, Retinas and Toes, Retinas and Toes
"Head, shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes." For your loved one with diabetes, the toes part is certainly right, and let's add the eyes.
Be Sure to Thank a Nurse Today!
Each year, we celebrate National Nurses Day on May 6, kicking off National Nurses Week that culminates in International Nurses Day on May 12.
MARDI GRAS ONLY: Celebrating Mardi Gras with Seniors
People in their Golden Years know how to party! And many might just be looking for creative ways to do so.
Oral Hygiene Can Affect Heart Health
Most people don't associate oral hygiene and heart health, but good oral care is essential to reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Sleep Apnea Can Affect Heart Health
Sleep apnea, a common sleep disorder, can seriously affect heart health in several ways.
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.
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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