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What kind of candy is in your bag?

October 11, 2018
As any seasoned trick-or-treater knows, a truly excellent haul on Halloween night is classified by collecting just the right mix of fruity and...

Type 2 Diabetes Complications

October 10, 2018
The good news is, in many cases, type 2 diabetes can be managed through lifestyle changes. The bad news is, if your loved one doesn’t address the...

Senior Bruising Easily

October 8, 2018
Is your elderly loved one experiencing more bruising than normal? Noticing new bruises on your loved one’s arms or other body parts can be a...

Tips & Strategies for Long Distance Caregivers

October 6, 2018
There are nearly 34 million Americans providing care to older family members, with 15% of those living one or more hours from their loved one. While...

About IV Therapy

October 4, 2018
When a loved one is diagnosed with a health condition, family members and caregivers have to become acquainted with a new language. Suddenly, medical...

How to Change a Wound Dressing

October 2, 2018
Being 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...

A Caregiver Who Became Like Family

September 30, 2018
When Charles H. was diagnosed with dementia, his wife took on the full-time caregiver duties. She did so for 15 years with dedication and loving...

The Difference Between Nursing Facilities and Nursing Homes

September 28, 2018
Realizing you need assistance with caregiving of an ailing loved one can be overwhelming. There are so many different types of nurses and specialized...

Spina Bifida in Babies

September 26, 2018
Learning your child has a health issue is scary. It can be even more disturbing if you’re not familiar with the condition. However, learning as much...

Rainy Day Activities for Seniors

September 24, 2018
Rainy weather creates gloomy moods when it comes day after day. Your parent is retired and tired of being stuck inside. You want to get them out of...