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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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    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.

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  • Sons Caring for Parents

    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.

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  • Post-Stroke Side Effects

    What are Post-Stroke Side Effects?

    Post-stroke side effects are physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral changes that appear following a stroke.

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  • Foot and Eye Care

    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.

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  • National Nurses Day

    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.

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  • Mardi Gras with Seniors

    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.

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  • Oral Hygiene and Heart Health

    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.

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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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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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