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An in-home nurse holds a syringe while doing tube feeding at home.Blog
Using a Feeding Tube at Home: Tips for Safe and Effective Tube Care
When a person isn’t able to eat or drink enough by mouth, a feeding tube can help them get the nutrients they need. Tube feeding, also called enteral nutrition, delivers a fortified liquid...
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A baby with Down syndrome sits up on a bed in their home.Blog
What to Know About Caring for a Child with Down Syndrome
Raising and caring for a child with Down syndrome promises both joys and challenges. It's a unique journey, as their needs—and yours—will change through the years.Caregiving for...
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A senior undergoes a breast cancer screening with a mammographer viewing the scan.Blog
Mammograms After 65: How Often You Need One and What to Ask Your Doctor
After age 65, you're probably happy to give up certain obligations. Perhaps you no longer need to work full-time. Maybe you're reading more books and spending less time on the computer...
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A senior sits with his forehead leaning on his hand as he deals with chronic illness burnout.Blog
Chronic Illness Management: How to Recognize and Address Burnout
It can be overwhelming having a chronic illness like cancer, diabetes, hypertension, or arthritis. Chronic conditions often involve ongoing pain management and limitations on daily activities, not...
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Senior woman works on easy fall crafts with two young girls.Blog
12 DIY Fall Crafts for Seniors
Autumn months are perfect for getting outdoors on pleasant days and finding ways to bring the spirit of the changing season inside.Caregivers for seniors can seize the opportunity to plan do-it...
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A caregiver comforts a dementia patient refusing care.Blog
Dementia Patient Refusing Care? Strategies to Ease the Transition
It can be challenging to care for a loved one with dementia when they won’t accept help. They may need your assistance more than ever, but they may refuse anything you offer, including food...
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A nurse sits beside a young girl at her home, delivering pediatric home care.Blog
Everything You Need to Know About Pediatric Home Care Services
When your child is sick or has an ongoing illness or developmental delay, you often just want to be with them at home. Hospital waiting rooms, therapy centers, and infusion clinics—plus...
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An older woman practices safe driving for seniors.Blog
How to Encourage Safe Driving for Seniors
It’s crucial for anyone with an older person in their life to think about elderly driving safety. Statistics support that seniors are at an increased risk when they drive compared to others...
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A younger woman embraces an older woman as they walk outside. Alzheimer’s self-care is important for both patients and caregivers.Blog
Strategies and Tips for Alzheimer's Disease Self-Care
Self-care is an essential part of wellness and health. No matter your age, it's important to look after your physical, mental, and emotional health. But if you have Alzheimer’s or are...
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Senior woman finding bananas in chest of drawers at home. Age-related memory impairmentBlog
When Memory Care Is Needed: Recognizing the Signs of Memory Loss
Memory loss doesn't happen overnight. At first, the changes can be so subtle that you may not even notice. Last Thanksgiving, your dad laughed off forgetting a neighbor's name. This year...