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7 Most Common Diseases and Conditions Faced By Seniors

Arising medical issues and disease certainly aren't limited to people over 65. But as we age, the risk factors for disease increase. What are some of the most common conditions or diseases face by older [...]

CareGivers of America2024-12-02T22:04:37+00:00March 28, 2022|Aging in Place, Alzheimer's, Cancer, Caregiver Decisions, Caregiving, Caregiving Services, Diabetes, Health, Heart Health, Home Care, Home Care Service, Home Health Care Services, Senior Living|

6 Reasons You Should Be Weight Training

As seniors, we know we should be exercising. But did you know that weight training is an integral part of getting older? What are the benefits, what are the most recommended exercises for seniors and [...]

CareGivers of America2024-12-02T22:04:38+00:00March 25, 2022|Aging in Place, Caregiver Decisions, Caregiving, Caregiving Services, Exercise, Health, Home Care, Home Care Service, Home Health Care Services, Senior Living|

Spring 2022 Allergies – Can Neti Pots Help?

Spring officially started in the northern hemisphere yesterday. But with spring can come allergies. Neti pots can be game changers when it comes to allergies and general sinus issues. But what are they? Are they [...]

CareGivers of America2024-12-02T22:04:38+00:00March 21, 2022|Aging in Place, Caregiver Decisions, Caregiving, Caregiving Services, Health, Home Care, Home Care Service, Home Health Care Services, Senior Living|

6 Senior Foot Issues To Watch For

Of course, our entire body ages as we age. But some parts of the body take a harder hit than others. It's not uncommon to have foot issues as we get older; we've been bearing [...]

CareGivers of America2024-12-02T22:04:39+00:00March 18, 2022|Aging in Place, Caregiver Decisions, Caregiving, Caregiving Services, Health, Home Care, Home Care Service, Home Health Care Services, Senior Living|

5 Advantages of Having Home Care

Determining when to have home care doesn't have to be a difficult decision. Home care is a blessing to those who want to remain independent and in their own homes as they age. In fact, [...]

CareGivers of America2024-12-02T22:04:39+00:00March 14, 2022|Aging in Place, Alzheimer's, Cancer, Caregiver Decisions, Caregiving, Caregiving Services, Diabetes, End-of-Life Decisions, Health, Home Care, Home Care Service, Home Health Care Services, Mental Health, Senior Living|

Competence – 7 Things To Consider

Competence is defined by Merriam-Webster as "the quality or state of having sufficient knowledge, judgment, skill, or strength (as for a particular duty or in a particular respect)". It's not an easy subject to discuss, [...]

CareGivers of America2024-12-02T22:04:39+00:00March 10, 2022|Aging in Place, Alzheimer's, Caregiver Decisions, Caregiving, Caregiving Services, Health, Home Care, Home Care Service, Home Health Care Services, Mental Health, Senior Living|

5 Stress Management Techniques For A Healthy Heart

Stress management in a normal world is tough. Add in a global pandemic to our everyday concerns and it becomes very challenging. But stress management is critical to our heart health, and of course, our [...]

CareGivers of America2024-12-02T22:04:41+00:00February 24, 2022|Aging in Place, Caregiver Decisions, Caregiving, Caregiving Services, Health, Heart Health, Home Care, Home Care Service, Home Health Care Services, Senior Living|

6 Tips To Stay On Top Of Your Blood Pressure

This month's focus is on Heart Health and blood pressure (BP) is one of the bigger contributors for our cardiac health. In 2017, the standard and definition of what is high blood pressure changed, across [...]

CareGivers of America2024-12-02T22:05:18+00:00February 21, 2022|Aging in Place, Caregiver Decisions, Caregiving, Caregiving Services, Exercise, Health, Healthy Eating, Heart Health, Home Care, Home Care Service, Home Health Care Services, Senior Living|

African Americans and Heart Disease in 2022

While it is American Heart Month, it's also Black History Month. Did you know that African Americans suffer the highest risk across the country for heart disease and stroke? The good news is that there [...]

CareGivers of America2024-12-02T22:05:18+00:00February 17, 2022|Aging in Place, Caregiver Decisions, Caregiving, Caregiving Services, Diabetes, Exercise, Health, Healthy Eating, Home Care, Home Care Service, Home Health Care Services, Senior Living|

7 Insights Into Caregiving For A Heart Patient

Being a caregiver for a heart patient, whether as a family member or as a professional has particular demands and requires the right skillset. With our continued focus on heart healthy topics this month, we're [...]