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, [...]
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 [...]
3 Concepts To Understand About Comfort Care
Many of us had never heard of the term "comfort care" until 2018, when Former First Lady Barbara Bush shone a light on the term and some of the meanings. Suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary [...]
Covid-19 Continuing Safety for Seniors in 2022
Covid-19. No matter where in the world you are, you've heard about it and likely have an opinion on it. There have been discussions on how to be safe, masks or no masks, who should [...]
DNA Testing For Seniors – 7 Things to Know
In the last 10 years DNA testing, also referred to as 'genetic testing' has become quite popular. More and more people are delving into their ancestral backgrounds and learning more about their families and their [...]
The 2 Biggest Challenges Facing Caregivers and How to Manage Them
Being a caregiver in any capacity is full of challenges. But for the HHA or CNA, being either a daily caregiver or a live-in caregiver can be strenuous, not only physically, but mentally and emotionally. [...]
Cataract Surgery and Recovery Over 65
A number of us may have to go through cataract surgery in the future. In fact, up to half of Americans will have cataracts by the time they're 75 years old. So what does this [...]
5 Important UTI Facts
UTIs (Urinary Tract Infection/s) are no laughing matter. For anyone who has had them, they are painful and can even lead to a host of other issues if left untreated. What are they and how [...]
Poor Circulation and 6 Things You Can Do About It
Most of have a basic understanding of the circulatory system and what it does inside our bodies. When we think of circulation, we think of the blood that pumps from our hearts and throughout our [...]
3 Recommendations on How to Keep a Personal Health Record
No matter our age, if we haven't kept a personal health record in the past, trying to start one can feel daunting. What should be in it? How do we ever begin? Most critically, why [...]
