Receiving a diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (also referred to as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease) raises many questions and worries, both for the person …Read More
Category: Chronic Disease
Caring for MS at Home
March 4, 2022
“Home is a shelter from storms – all sorts of storms.” – William J. Bennett When we think of home, we should be able to …Read More
Caring for Parkinson’s in the Later Stages: Part 3 of 3
November 12, 2021
A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis affects members of the family as well as the person afflicted. Learning about what to expect as the condition advances is …Read More
Caring for Loved Ones in the Middle Stage of Parkinson’s Disease: Part 2 of 3
October 22, 2021
A diagnosis of Parkinson’s not just the person diagnosed, but those caring for loved ones with the disease. Understanding what to expect as the disease …Read More
The Important Connection Between Home Care and Cancer Care
October 15, 2021
When a loved one receives a cancer diagnosis, it can feel as though your whole world has changed. Things that were once a top priority …Read More
Understanding Senior Care and Parkinson’s in the Early Stages: Part 1 of 3
September 24, 2021
When a person is diagnosed with Parkinson’s, it impacts family members in addition to the person diagnosed. Understanding what to expect as the disease progresses …Read More
Understanding Parkinson’s Disease: Know the Early Warning Signs
June 4, 2021
Even though nearly one million people are living with Parkinson’s disease in the U.S. alone, a greater understanding of Parkinson’s was perhaps first brought to …Read More
Heart Health Awareness Tips for Seniors During Heart Month and Beyond
February 5, 2021
“Your heart is the softest place on earth. Take care of it!” – Nayyirah Waheed You can’t escape them this time of year: flaming red …Read More
New Year, New You: Explore the Benefits of Exercise for Older Adults with Chronic Conditions
January 8, 2021
Although staying safe at home has become our new normal, that doesn’t mean we should spend our time stagnant in front of the TV! For …Read More
News You Can Use: Healthy Foods for Kidney Disease
October 16, 2020
While chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects roughly 11% of adult Americans, for older people, the incidence rate jumps to nearly 40%. If a family member …Read More