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2017 Flu Prevention Tips for Homecare Patients
The influenza virus is a concern every year and 2017 is no exception. Millions of Americans will get the flu, but not everyone is at high risk for flu-related complications. Those most at risk from the flu are individuals with pre-existing conditions or those in specific age groups. Statistics from the CDC state that adults…
Tips for Maintaining Brain Power
Aerobic Activity such as Walking, Running, Swimming, Bicycle Riding In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, men in the 71-93 year-old age group who walked less than a quarter-mile per day were almost two times as likely to develop Alzheimer’s Disease or other form of dementia than men who…
4 Tips for Caring for a Loved One with Arthritis
We’ve all heard of arthritis, but did you know that arthritis affects one in five adults which is nearly 53 million people? Arthritis is a painful disease caused by a breakdown of the cartilage in the joints and makes simple daily tasks like opening a door or walking up stairs incredibly difficult and painful. The…
6 Ways to Help Seniors Keep Cool in the Sizzling Summertime Heat
Staying cool in the hot summer months can be a challenge for people of all ages; but it is especially important for seniors. As we age, our bodies lose the ability to perspire and to properly regulate body temperature. Through this process the skin begins to thin and offers less protection from heat. The sun’s…
Fall Prevention In The Home
Falling at home can be an incredibly frightening experience, especially for those who are elderly or living alone. According to the CDC, more than 33% of people aged 65 and older are involved in accidents and falls in the home each year. Oftentimes these falls are due to hazards that are easily overlooked but simple…
The Growing Importance of Home Health Care Services
The home healthcare industry is comprised of many different medical services that are available to you in your home or facility. There is home health, hospice care, caregiver services, palliative care, and many others. These services are administered by an even more increasing and diverse set of medical professionals. Although, there may be a lot…
7 Caregiver Resolutions: A 2014 To-Do List
Original post:(http://www.aplaceformom.com/blog/caregiver-resolutions-for-new-year-01112013/) By: Jeff Anderson New Year’s resolutions are profoundly personal and intensely optimistic. They require us to candidly appraise ourselves and our lives, and to recognize areas of weakness and aspects of ourselves that need improvement. After all, we can’t fix a problem that we don’t recognize. Resolutions also require us to believe in…
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