It’s very true – there’s no place like home. That’s why the elderly strive to stay there for as long as they can. Furthermore, when a person is aging or recovering from a recent surgery and needs help with their activities of daily living, a certified home health aide may be necessary. But does insurance…
An interesting and useful infographic by Home Healthcare Adaptations Elderly Falls Every single year, a third of all elderly adults suffers a fall. And, an adult who falls is twice as likely to do so again as compared to someone who hasn’t fallen. Falling is the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries and hospital treatment…
Imagine an illness that causes your loved one to lose control of their movements and balance, devastates their cognitive functions, and eventually, causes them to vividly hallucinate. Moreover, their memory becomes foggy, and everyday activities, such as eating, dressing, and even using the toilet, become an hourly challenge. Furthermore, nighttime brings no relief, as your…
Dr. Sarah Brewer is a medical nutritionist, nutritional therapist and the author of over 60 popular health books. We are excited about her guest blog post on this vital topic. At one-time, vitamin D was all about ensuring good calcium absorption from the diet to maintain healthy bones. Researchers now realize this important vitamin does a…
Nearly one million people in the U.S. suffer from Parkinson’s disease, a chronic and progressive movement disorder. Symptoms can vary from person to person. However, in general, people with Parkinson’s disease lose control over their range of motion which gets worse over time. The good news is that Parkinson’s can be managed and many people…