Strokes: The Importance of Time
National Stroke Awareness Month was established in May 1989 to raise public awareness of the causes and signs of strokes. Strokes can happen to anyone but are more prevalent in the elderly. The risk of […]
> Read MoreNational Healthcare Decision Day
National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) was founded in in 2008 and this year is on April 16. NHDD helps raise awareness of the importance of advance care planning. It encourages people to take charge of […]
> Read MoreEating Disorders In The Elderly
We often think of eating disorders only affecting younger people. Because of this misconception, eating disorders in the elderly are often missed or misdiagnosed. Stress is the most common cause of an eating disorder. Our […]
> Read MoreFebruary is American Heart Month
The first proclamation of the American Heart Health Month was issued in 1964 by President Lyndon Johnson. All succeeding presidents have designated February as Heart Health Month to bring awareness to heart disease which is […]
> Read MoreHome Health Care vs In-Home Care: What’s the Difference?
As our loved ones age, we may have a difficult decision to make. Can they stay in their home, or is addition support needed? If so, what kind of support? Many elderly people would like […]
> Read MoreWarning Signs to Look for When Connecting with Older Relatives Over the Holidays
The approaching holiday season usually means making plans on visiting our elderly loved ones. For some families who live far away, these visits might be the only opportunity to see their loved ones in person. […]
> Read MoreHelpful Tech to Keep Seniors Safe and Connected at Home
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, all baby boomers will be older than 65 by the year 2030. This means for the first time in U.S. history, older individuals will outnumber children. Many of them will […]
> Read MoreRespiratory Care Week is October 25-31
This year Respiratory Care Week is October 25-31 with the theme of ‘Changing the World One Breath at a Time’. It is especially relevant this year with the effects that COVID-19 can have on a […]
> Read MoreSeptember is World Alzheimer’s Month
The most common form of dementia to affect people is Alzheimer’s. September has been designated World Alzheimer’s Month to help shine the light on the challenges of living with and caring for a loved one […]
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