Wound Dressing Types Chronic wounds are wounds that will not heal on their own. Most wounds will heal within two to three months, but when a wound still hasn’t healed after this period, it is considered chronic. Although anyone can experience a chronic wound, they are most common in the elderly. If your loved one has a chronic… Read More
Cardiac Rehabilitation Home Health Care Doral FL-After someone suffers a heart attack the decisions that they make and the steps that they take will make a tremendous difference in how they are able to regain, establish, and maintain their health and well-being as they move forward in their recovery and focus on aging in place. Read More
How to Help Seniors Cope with Peripheral Neuropathy Caregivers in Lakeland FL: Neuropathy is a nerve pain that people with diabetes often develop and it can be difficult to manage. Read More
How to Lower High Blood Pressure Senior Care Fort Lauderdale FL-High blood pressure is a condition that your senior loved one needs to manage carefully in order to keep it controlled. Your loved one’s doctor may recommend one or more of these treatment options. Read More
Rheumatoid Arthritis Diet Plan What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? In Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), the immune system attacks the synovium (fluid between the joints). This leads to an inflammatory immune response that causes pain, joint deformity, and disability as it progresses. The exact cause of RA remains unknown, but genetics and health of the gut bacteria appear to play a strong… Read More
Home Modifications for Seniors Aging in Place When taking on the role of caregiver for an elderly family member, many thoughts will go through your mind. One of the most common concerns is whether your loved one will be safe in your home and if costly home modifications are necessary to accommodate his or her physical condition. Guide to Home Modifications for… Read More
Emphysema What Is Emphysema? Emphysema is a lung disease in which the air sacs within the lungs, called alveoli, are damaged to the extent that they can no longer help to move air in the lungs. If your loved one has emphysema, it’s difficult for their body to get rid of carbon dioxide and to get… Read More
The Risk of Hiring Uncertified, Unlicensed Private Caregivers I am going to write from my heart today on an issue that is very near and dear to me and that is the security of our senior population. As we all know the economy has taken a severe hit in the last couple of years and this has taken a real toll on all… Read More
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Seniors Both sleep and falls are major factors in your home care journey with your elderly loved ones, but you may not often make the connection between them. In your efforts to make sure that your aging parents get enough sleep, you might not be thinking about the serious falls that could occur, and while you… Read More
Dehydration in Seniors Dehydration occurs when the body loses more fluids than it takes in and the body does not have enough water and electrolytes to carry out its normal function. Dehydration is a dangerous health condition at any age, but it is particularly problematic in the elderly. Unfortunately, elderly people have the highest risk of dehydration. Studies… Read More
