Care & Treatment

July 17, 2018

Surviving Caregiving with Dignity, Love and Kindness

10 most useful things to know in caregiving—not only for myself but also for Les.
July 12, 2018

Caregiver Caring for a Loved One with Fecal Incontinence

Anyone who suffers from fecal incontinence (FI) is bound to find the condition frustrating and embarrassing.
July 10, 2018

Senior Foot Health: Top Tips from Family Caregivers

Maintaining the appearance of one’s feet may seem frivolous to some, but proper foot care is an important component of a person’s overall health. Certain symptoms and podiatric issues can indicate more serious underlying conditions and […]
July 6, 2018

Caregivers Testosterone Replacement Therapy for Aging Men

Testosterone replacement in aging men is becoming more prevalent even as its use is becoming more and more controversial.
June 13, 2018

Bathing How-To’s for Parents with Alzheimer’s Disease

There are a wealth of questions on how to get aging parents to bathe – especially when the elder has Alzheimer’s or severe dementia.
April 23, 2018

Caregivers Preventing Diabetic Kidney Disease

What is diabetic kidney disease? Diabetic kidney disease is a decrease in kidney function that occurs in some people who have diabetes. It means that your kidneys are not doing their job as well as they […]
April 20, 2018

Caregivers Keeping the Home in Medical Equipment

The varieties of situations caregivers deal with on a yearly basis often include one or more experiences with medical equipment brought into the home. Medical supply companies deal in everything from oxygen to diabetic supplies, depending […]
April 18, 2018

RELIEF FROM RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME WITH MEDICAL MARIJUANA BY CAREGIVERS

Restless leg syndrome affects roughly one in 10 adults in the US, a condition known for keeping people up at night because of the overwhelming urge to move the legs while at rest. Also known as Willis Ekbom […]
April 2, 2018

Caregiver: How to Spot the Warning Signs of Depression

Everyone feels blue now and then. It’s part of life. But if your loved one no longer enjoys activities that they once liked, they may have a more serious problem. Being consistently depressed can change the […]

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