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How to Approach the Conversation of Bathroom Safety with Aging Parents

As our loved one’s age, their daily needs, habits, and lifestyles change alongside of them. The conversation surrounding their changing needs and safety becomes increasingly important, but this can often be challenging discussion to navigate. Especially when talking to elderly parents, they may not be completely comfortable turning to their children and asking for help, even when they may know…

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Bathroom Safety with Patients in Mind: Creating Custom Solutions for Each Patient

In home healthcare, every patient is unique. This means, the importance of personalized care plans cannot be overstated. This holds especially true when it comes to ensuring bathroom safety, an essential aspect of daily living.   The Significance of Personalized Care Plans in Ensuring Bathroom Safety When it comes to bathroom safety, a one-size-fits-all approach will likely not be sufficient…

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Flu Prevention through Vaccines and Handwashing

Flu, or influenza, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness and sometimes lead to complications such as pneumonia, sinus infection, ear infection, or even death. According to the CDC, “most experts think that flu viruses are spread mainly by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze…

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Medical Equipment that can Make Recovering from Hip and Knee Replacement or Rotator Cuff Surgery More Manageable

Going through a hip, knee, or rotator cuff surgery can be quite challenging, especially during the recovery phase. Proper recovery after these procedures is vital to restore the joint’s functionality, strength, and flexibility. Thankfully, with modern medical equipment, recovery after surgery is now faster and easier than ever before. Here are the top five types of medical equipment that can…

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How to Support Your Loved Ones Who Have Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects over 37 million Americans. The disease requires daily self-management, which can be both challenging and stressful. If you have a loved one who has diabetes, you may wonder how you can best support them and help them cope with their condition. Here are some tips on how to be a supportive and caring…

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How to Prevent and Treat Pneumonia

Pneumonia is a serious infection of the lungs that can cause difficulty breathing, fever, cough, and chest pain. Pneumonia can affect anyone, but some people are more at risk, such as older adults, children, and people with chronic diseases or weak immune systems. Pneumonia can be caused by different types of germs, such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi, and it…

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How to Choose the Best Medical Equipment for COPD

COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a lung condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It causes breathing difficulties, coughing, wheezing, and reduced quality of life. COPD can also increase the risk of other health problems, such as heart disease, lung cancer, and infections. If you or someone you love has COPD, you may wonder what kind of medical…

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What is the Best Way to Clean and Store a Nebulizer?

A nebulizer is a device that converts liquid medication into a fine mist that can be inhaled through a mouthpiece or a mask. Nebulizers are often used by people with respiratory conditions, such as asthma, COPD, or cystic fibrosis, to deliver medication directly to their lungs. However, nebulizers can also harbor bacteria, viruses, fungi, or mold if they are not…

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10 Easy Exercises for Seniors

Exercise is important for people of all ages, but especially for seniors who want to stay healthy, active, and independent. Exercise can improve your physical and mental well-being, prevent or manage chronic conditions, reduce the risk of falls and injuries, and enhance your quality of life. However, not all exercises are suitable for seniors, as some may be too strenuous,…

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What are the Benefits of Physical Therapy?

Physical therapy is a form of health care that helps people of all ages and abilities improve their movement, function, and quality of life. Physical therapists are trained professionals who evaluate, diagnose, and treat various conditions that affect the musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems. Physical therapy can benefit anyone who has pain, injury, illness, disability, or other health issues…

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