Healthy Aging
Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that affects millions of people across the world. It is characterized by disrupted breathing during sleep, resulting in excessive daytime sleepiness and fatigue. The condition is often treatable with lifestyle changes, medical interventions, and even surgery in some cases. This guide will focus on
Podcast
Tracey Lawrence Medicare coverage0:00/1678.4979381× Welcome to Episode 17 of our podcast, where we dive deep into the world of Medicare coverage. In today's episode, we have a special guest, Tracey Lawrence, who is a caregiver coach, dementia care specialist, and owner of traceylawrence.com. We&
Aging In Place
Welcome! This blog post focuses on the A Matter of Balance Fall Prevention Program. It is an evidence-based program specifically designed to decrease the risk of falls among older adults and ultimately, reduce long-term care costs. By understanding the program’s history, benefits, components, requirements, implementation strategies, and challenges, readers
Caregiver Support
54 million family caregivers provide care for loved ones with limitations, at a cost to themselves. We are calling for policies to recognize and support the role of family caregivers in the health care system. Share your experiences and join our cause for Caregiver Relief Act.
Healthy Aging
Explore the connection between sleep apnea and atrial fibrillation (AFIB) and learn how CPAP therapy can help manage these conditions. Discover the risks of untreated sleep apnea, impact on heart health, and how lifestyle changes can support better outcomes.
End of Life Issues
Understanding End of Life Costs Losing a loved one is never easy. It can be emotionally and financially draining for the family and friends who have to make arrangements for the funeral and other end of life costs. Our goal with this guide is to provide a comprehensive overview of
Alternative Approaches to Care
Palliative care is a type of medical care that focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and stresses of serious illness. It is designed to improve quality of life for both a patient and their family. The goal of palliative care is to treat the whole person, not just the
Alzheimer's
Preventing falls in the kitchen involves keeping floors dry, removing clutter, using non-slip mats, ensuring good lighting, and storing frequently used items within easy reach. These simple steps can create a safer environment, especially for seniors.
Aging In Place
Aging in place is a concept that involves many different processes that address the ever changing needs of the older adults.
Activities
Do you know what the mind and body have in common? They are both incredible machines that need to be taken care of in order to function at their best.
Caregiver Stress And Burden
Respite care is a type of short-term, in-home care that provides relief to family caregivers. Respite care can help relieve stress and provide much-needed rest and relaxation to those who are looking after elderly relatives. It can also provide elderly individuals with an opportunity to remain in their own homes
Healthy Aging
Ketamine has unique nerve-blocking properties that are beneficial for anesthesia and, as it turns out, fibromyalgia. Studies have shown that even low-dose treatment over two hours can provide pain relief for fibromyalgia patients.