Medical Conditions

after stroke

Medical Conditions

Dressing After Stroke: Tips to Regain Independence [Video]

Stroke survivors can re-learn to dress independently After a stroke, seniors need to re-learn everyday tasks like dressing themselves. Dressing...

hospital discharge

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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...

stroke therapy exercises

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Stroke Therapy Exercises for Upper and Lower Body [Video]

Rehab helps stroke survivors regain abilities Rehabilitation and physical therapy help stroke survivors relearn skills that are lost when parts...

advocate for seniors

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6 Ways to Advocate for Seniors and Provide Support During a Hospital Stay

Seniors need extra support when they’re in the hospital A stay in the hospital can be confusing, scary, and painful....

senior foot care

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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...

how to get a copy of medical records

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How to Get a Copy of Medical Records for Seniors: Everything You Need to Know

Get a copy of medical records to make caregiving easier Having copies of your older adult’s medical records means having...

getting a copy of medical records

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6 Reasons Why Getting a Copy of Medical Records Improves Senior Health

Having key information makes caregiving easier Knowledge is power, especially when you’re caring for someone’s health. If you don’t know...

seniors recovering from surgery

In-Home Care / Medical Conditions

7 Ways to Help Seniors Recover from Surgery

Recovering from surgery can be extra challenging for older adults and extra stressful for caregivers. Dr. Chris Dickson shares 7...

breast cancer caregivers

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4 Essential Legal Documents for Breast Cancer Caregivers

When you’re a breast cancer caregiver or a patient, making sure essential legal documents are in place is an important...

audiologist

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How to Get the Best Hearing Aids from the Audiologist

Many hearing aids don’t work well enough It’s frustrating when your older adult refuses to wear their hearing aids. But...

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