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.

managing dysphagia

Medical Conditions

7 Tips for Seniors and Caregivers Managing Dysphagia

Difficulty swallowing food or liquids is a serious problem for seniors. This is often caused by a condition called dysphagia,...

pneumonia in seniors

Medical Conditions

Pneumonia in Seniors: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Older adults are more vulnerable to illness and pneumonia in seniors is a common complication during cold and flu season....

hospital discharge

Medical Conditions

4 Essential Hospital Discharge Facts That Caregivers Must Know

It’s stressful when your older adult is in the hospital. But it can be even more stressful when doctors say...

senior foot care

8 Essential Senior Foot Care Tips for Improved Health

Healthy feet help seniors stay as mobile, balanced, and independent as possible. To reduce the risk of foot problems that could...

Buying or Renting Wheelchairs for Seniors Can Be Complicated. Here's What You Need to Know!

Products & Services

Wheelchairs for Seniors: Shopping Tips and Medicare Coverage Answers

Finding the right wheelchair can significantly improve mobility, independence, and quality of life for seniors, but with so many types...

caregiver financial burden

Financial Matters

7 Tips to Reduce the Caregiver Financial Burden

Caregiver stress can cause serious negative effects to your physical and mental health. One major source of stress is the...

Parkinson's disease

Medical Conditions

Caring for Someone with Parkinson’s Disease: Key Facts and Helpful Tips

Caring for someone with Parkinson’s disease means adapting to a new way of life, learning how to manage symptoms, and...

caring for someone with ms

Medical Conditions

Caring for Someone with Multiple Sclerosis: Symptoms and Caregiving Tips

Older adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) are living with an illness that comes with a lot of uncertainty and change....

bed sores prevention

Medical Conditions

3 Helpful Tips for Bed Sores Prevention and 2 Common Treatments

Seniors with limited mobility are at risk of developing painful bed sores (aka pressure sores). Sitting or lying in the...

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