by mg_user | Apr 11, 2016 | Caregiver Corner
Welcome to spring! Springtime is usually something that we all look forward to after being stuck inside during winter’s long, chilly months, and cleaning out your home is a great thing to do right after our winter-long hibernation. However, spring cleaning can seem...
by mg_user | Mar 28, 2016 | Caregiver Corner
We know that as we age there are many challenges we can expect. Our bodies and minds are not what they used to be, and we have to learn how to prepare for times of change. However, there is another role that has to adapt to a different challenge: the caregiver. It’s...
by mg_user | Mar 14, 2016 | Caregiver Corner
Years ago, a typical family caregiver was more often than not a middle-aged woman (most likely the daughter or daughter-in-law) providing care for a loved one. For years, many have wondered why exactly sons don’t seem to be pulling their weight as caregivers. But now,...
by mg_user | Mar 2, 2016 | Caregiver Corner
It’s important for caregivers to be aware of the warning signs that your loved one may be experiencing a medical emergency. After all, you never know when a medical emergency will occur! Most medical emergencies have specific and unique warning signs, but what happens...
by mg_user | Feb 22, 2016 | Caregiver Corner
The caregiver role can be very stressful, especially for those who live far away from their loved one. If this is a situation you’re all too familiar with, you are not alone. Research suggests that around 34 million Americans are caregivers for their parents or other...
by mg_user | Feb 5, 2016 | Caregiver Corner
Fact: heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women, resulting in approximately 610,000 deaths a year as estimated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Heart attacks are the most common form of heart disease affecting thousands each...
