Jessica Hegg, family caregiver and manager at Vive Health

Jessica Hegg

Jessica Hegg is a manager at ViveHealth.com. Ms. Hegg was also a full-time caregiver for her Mom who had Primary Progressive MS and Epilepsy. She is a freelance writer with a passion for cooking and lives in Austin, TX with her Mom and her wonderful husband. You can find her personal blog about caregiving tips, ideas, and solutions at Givea.Care.

These 6 tips help sleep-deprived caregivers fall asleep, stay asleep, and improve sleep quality

Health & Wellness

6 Ways to Fight Caregiver Sleep Deprivation

Sleep is essential for hard-working caregivers, but between regular life and caregiving responsibilities, getting enough quality rest can be a...

diabetes in seniors

Medical Conditions

8 Practical Ways to Manage Diabetes in Seniors

With diabetes affecting a majority of seniors, many caregivers are taking care of someone with this serious health condition. To...

swallowing problems

Medical Conditions

4 Ways to Add Healthy Calories to a Dysphagia Diet for Swallowing Problems

When seniors have swallowing problems (dysphagia), the special diets they have to follow can cause unhealthy weight loss and malnutrition....

How to get home medical equipment like walkers, wheelchairs, hospital beds, oxygen concentrators, or other assistive devices

Products & Services

3 Ways to Get the Home Medical Equipment That Seniors Need: Wheelchairs, Hospital Beds, and More

Many older adults rely on home medical equipment like walkers, wheelchairs, hospital beds, oxygen concentrators, or other assistive devices in...

Prevent falls in seniors by watching for signs of mobility issues

Medical Conditions

Prevent Falls with 5 Warning Signs of Mobility Issues in Seniors

Mobility is essential for senior independence. But many people don’t find out about their older adult’s developing mobility problems until...

Get ideas for heartwarming winter activities for seniors

Activities for Older Adults

5 Winter Activities for Seniors That Warm the Heart

Finding senior-friendly activities is especially challenging when the weather has been cold and harsh for months. We love these winter...

Find out why bed sores are so deadly, what causes them, and how to detect them before serious damage is done

Medical Conditions

Bed Sores: Causes, Stages, Early Detection

Seniors with limited mobility are at serious risk for bed sores (pressure sores). Spending a significant amount of time sitting...

medication disposal

Medication Disposal: How to Safely Get Rid Of Unwanted Medicine

With many seniors taking multiple medications, it’s common for some to expire and others to be stopped when no longer...

Seniors can eat safely with 10 dysphagia diet recipes that are easy, tasty, and healthy

Medical Conditions

10 Quick and Easy Dysphagia Diet Recipes for Swallowing Problems

If an adult has difficulty swallowing due to dysphagia, finding safe and nutritious meals can be a challenge. To make...

seasonal depression

Health & Wellness

4 Ways Seniors and Caregivers Can Prevent and Manage Seasonal Depression

Many people struggle to get through the winter season – and not just because bad weather makes everyday tasks difficult. Those...

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