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Home Health Care Lakeland FL-Noticing new bruises on your loved one’s arms or other body parts can be a startling sight. If you can narrow down what’s causing the bruising, you can sometimes get it under control.
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Home Health Care Lakeland FL-Noticing new bruises on your loved one’s arms or other body parts can be a startling sight. If you can narrow down what’s causing the bruising, you can sometimes get it under control.
Read MoreWhen a loved one is diagnosed with a health condition, family members and caregivers have to become acquainted with a new language. Suddenly, medical terms become commonplace. If you’re not familiar with what the terms mean, it can quickly become overwhelming. One of the most common terms is IV Therapy. While most people may have…
Read MoreBeing a first-time caregiver can be overwhelming. You want to make sure you ration out the right amount of medication, feed your loved one the best type of foods for their condition, and change wound dressings efficiently. Unless you’ve been formally trained in healthcare, it can be confusing. If you’re providing care for someone who…
Read MoreAs we age, it is easy to fall into the mindset that we should cut back on our physical activity. While the overall image of the elderly is slowly changing into a vibrant sector of the population from the traditional image of frailty, it’s hard for many to adopt the “vibrant, active lifestyle” for their…
Read MoreLiving in the United States, most people have likely met someone with heart disease (also known as cardiovascular disease). In fact, the issue is so prevalent, that according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), one out of every four deaths in our country is due to heart disease. Being aware that it’s so common is…
Read MoreUnexpected weight loss can be a cause for concern in your elderly loved one. If there’s no reason you can point to, such as a change in diet or a new exercise program, then there could be a medical reason. If your loved one wasn’t overweight to begin with, you need to try to stop…
Read MoreAches and pains are often associated with aging. People might chalk them up to arthritis without ever seeing a doctor for a diagnosis. In some cases, it may be appropriate to treat joint pain at home and joint pain is rarely considered an emergency situation if it was not caused by an injury. But, when…
Read MoreElderly Care in Boca Raton FL: If your loved one has poor vision, these tips can make life easier for both of you.
Read MoreGetting a restful night of sleep is just as important to your health as having the right amount of nutrients in your diet. Aside from protecting against many (sometimes serious) health conditions, sleep helps to improve concentration, memory formation, and even our immune systems. Unfortunately for seniors, rest doesn’t always come easy. Statistics show that…
Read MoreElderly Care in Marco Island FL: Hearing that a loved one has been diagnosed with ALS is difficult, but there are techniques you can use to help keep the situation positive.
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