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Category: Chronic Disease

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Top Tips for Managing COPD at Home

December 15, 2023

Coughing. Shortness of breath. Wheezing. If you’re caring for a family member with COPD, you know these symptoms all too well. Your goal is to …Read More

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Simple Strategies for Managing Diabetes in Older Adults

November 10, 2023

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and with more than 130 million Americans diagnosed with the disease, it is likely you know someone or perhaps even …Read More

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Simple Strategies for Stroke Prevention in Older Adults

September 29, 2023

Suffering a stroke is only the first step in a series of challenges. The resulting effects from a stroke can linger long-term. In fact, the …Read More

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Top Tips for Spending Time With a Loved One With Dementia

September 8, 2023

A diagnosis of dementia may also mean a diagnosis for loneliness. Though socialization remains critically important for those with Alzheimer’s disease, multiple factors can cause …Read More

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What Are the Best Devices for a Person Living With Arthritis?

April 14, 2023

For someone with arthritis, even simple, daily tasks and activities can result in crippling pain. It may also result in a loss of self-reliance, if …Read More

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Breathe Easier Knowing the Typical COPD Triggers to Avoid

March 10, 2023

We’ve all been waiting patiently for March! At last, the days are becoming longer and now we can begin to feel the promise of spring …Read More

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Personality Changes That Could Point to Dementia in a Loved One

February 24, 2023

You can’t quite put your finger on it, and yet you’ve begun to notice some differences in Mom’s conduct recently. She is more forgetful than …Read More

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Understanding the Stages of CHF and How to Best Manage Them

December 2, 2022

We have only one, and it is arguably the most fundamental organ in our bodies – so learning that our heart is “failing” is alarming. …Read More

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Helpful Strategies for Dementia Care

November 11, 2022

Providing dementia care for a loved one can feel as complicated as trying to wrap your mind around the laws of physics. It involves attempting …Read More

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Improving Stroke Recovery With Home Care

October 21, 2022

Going through a stroke is a scary, unexpected experience. The consequences can be minor to life-altering, but one thing is clear: follow-up care is a …Read More

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