6 Reasons to Consider a Career as a Home Care Nursing Assistant
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Becoming a professional caregiver, or, more specifically, a nursing assistant, maybe your calling.
The Emotional and Physical Challenges of Being a Caregiver
What follows are caregiver stress signs to watch for – along with preventative steps you can take – so you can continue to honor your loved one’s wishes and provide them with the nurturing they deserve.
The Importance of Respite Care for Family Caregivers
For family caregivers, respite care can mean the difference between burnout and a sustainable home care routine. Learn more about it in this blog post!
The Importance of Self-Care for Caregivers
Informal caregivers must often juggle their caregiving duties with a household and part-time or full-time job, which can take its toll. Here's how to make sure you incorporate self-care in your routine.
5 Tips for Managing a Senior’s Care from Long-Distance
How can you best manage a senior’s care from a long long-distance? Here are five tips to help you manage your loved one’s care when you live too far away.
Home Health After Hospital Stays
We have long known that patients who receive home health after hospital discharge get better outcomes and spend $15,000 less in healthcare over the following year.1 That’s compared to people who were offered home health but [...]
Loss of Muscle Mass
Loss of muscle mass is part of aging, but we can slow and even reverse it. Age-related muscle loss, also called sarcopenia, is a natural part of the aging process. Less muscle means there is [...]
Health Benefits of Laughter
Laughter has physiological effects on the body; it changes brain function and body chemistry.[1] Some examples of the changes are: Increases heart and respiratory rates as well as oxygen consumption. Increases stroke volume of the heart [...]
Seniors and Strength Workouts
According to the United States Census Bureau, by the year 2030, the number of individuals in the United States 65 years and over will reach 70 million, and all baby boomers will be over 65. [...]
The Health Benefits of Reading
Seventy-five percent of adults in the United States report reading at least one book in the past year. Perhaps this is due to the many benefits of reading. In addition to increasing your lifespan as [...]
