Learn the benefits of hospice care and how it can support you or a loved one with terminal illness 08/29/2018 For many, the word "hospice" is synonymous with death and hopelessness. It's a place to go when nothing else can be done. But that couldn't be further from the t... Read more Share facebook twitter linkedin email
Why a caregiver needs care, too. 08/29/2018 Caring for a loved one can be one of the hardest jobs in the world. Caregivers provide essential health support, prepare and serve food, bathe, dress and sometimes toilet ... Read more Share facebook twitter linkedin email
What is a skilled nursing facility? 08/24/2018 Skilled nursing centers offer long-term or short-term care options. Some residents may come in with a plan to stay indefinitely. Other residents stay temporarily, often be... Read more Share facebook twitter linkedin email
Dehydration can be particularly dangerous for seniors; learn how to keep older loved ones hydrated. 08/24/2018 Thirst perceptionIn many older people, certain neurological receptors lose sensitivity, and therefore an individual may lose his or her ability to perceive thirst. Even wh... Read more Share facebook twitter linkedin email
How to improve the transition between hospital and a skilled nursing facility 07/25/2018 Transitioning to a skilled nursing facility after dealing with the stress of a hospital stay can bring a period of unease for patients and their families, especi... Read more Share facebook twitter linkedin email
How programs like Camp Cocoon help children deal with the grief of losing a loved one 07/25/2018 Death can be difficult for children, and programs like Camp Cocoon, a weekend camp for children ages six to 17 who have experienced the death of a loved one, are inva... Read more Share facebook twitter linkedin email
Risk factors for dementia extend beyond age, heredity and general health 07/25/2018 Dementia can be as confusing for the patient as it is for those close to them. Research has revealed a link between concussions and dementia, but is it something that you ... Read more Share facebook twitter linkedin email
Find out what makes Alzheimer's disease different from other forms of dementia 06/13/2018 For someone receiving an Alzheimer's diagnosis, the everyday world can suddenly feel like an uncertain landscape. Fear, denial, and anxiety are common responses. Family me... Read more Share facebook twitter linkedin email
If your loved one's doctor orders home health care, here are seven things to know 06/13/2018 If a physician recommends home health care for a loved one, you may have a lot of questions about how it works. Would he or she be better off in a hospital setting? How wi... Read more Share facebook twitter linkedin email
Understanding what a person is going through allows for better medical care. 06/13/2018 Nearly 50 million people around the world have some form of dementia, and that figure is expected to increase to more than 150 million by 2050.1 The condition can be an iso... Read more Share facebook twitter linkedin email