Caring for a Loved One with a Cataract
A cataract is a condition in which the lens of the eye becomes increasingly opaque, causing cloudy or blurred vision.
June 20, 2017Beth Lueders #Caregiver Help5 Movies About Caregiving
Movies about caring for a loved one stir a special empathy and connection, often inviting us to chuckle and tear up with the films’ characters.
June 15, 2017Beth Lueders #CaregivingCan Diabetics Prevent Falls by Exercising?
Diabetes is an established risk factor for falls. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage affecting sensation, movement and balance) is a common complication of diabetes that disposes elders to a higher risk of falling.
June 08, 2017Dr. Rein Tideiksaar #Fall PreventionAging in Place: How to Stay in Your Home in Later Life
These baby boom boys and girls are now aging individuals who almost all agree on one thing: living in their own home later in life. Nearly 90 percent of the nation’s aging baby boomers want to age in place.
Veterans Helping Veterans
While both Larry and James are veterans of the military, their time in the service could not be more different—Larry was on the frontline while James worked as a medic behind the scenes. But that doesn’t stop them from feeling connected to each other, sharing a mutual life-altering experience.
May 25, 2017Hilary Young #Caregiving #Community Involvement #Veterans Aid & AttendanceIs Gluten Allergy Real?
Can Thyroid and Autoimmune Issues Be Caused by Gluten Allergy?
May 24, 2017Michele Fan #Health/Medical #Health LivingArthritis & Tai Chi
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 50 percent of people age 65 or older in the United States were diagnosed with arthritis between 2013 and 2015. While medications can provide temporary relief for joint pain, staying active is crucial to managing arthritis on a regular basis.
May 23, 2017Michele Fan #Health LivingCaregiver Associations and Support Groups
Call us at 877-697-7537 to talk to someone about how we might be able to help you care for your loved one.
May 18, 2017Hilary Young #Caregiving #Caregiver HelpMother's Day: Favorite Dish from Mom and Grandma
Moms and grandmas shape the development of our palate and food preferences. For this Mother’s Day, we talked to nine members of the Right at Home team, who shared their favorite dishes to honor the important ladies in their lives.
May 12, 2017Michele Fan #Health LivingSafe Nighttime Toileting
Getting out of bed at night to visit the toilet is a leading cause of falls by elders. Here are fall risk factors and solutions to prevent falls at night.
May 11, 2017Dr. Rein Tideiksaar #Fall Prevention