Managing diabetes as we age isn’t simply about maintaining a number on a glucose meter; it’s about orchestrating a complex symphony of nutrition, medication, and mobility, all while navigating the other physical and cognitive changes that come with later life. For a family caregiver, this can feel like an overwhelming tightrope walk. The strategies that worked for decades may no longer apply,…
When your loved one is juggling multiple chronic health conditions (a situation known as multimorbidity) caregiving can feel like a high-stakes game of medical whack-a-mole. You address one issue, only for another to flare up, creating a complex web of symptoms, medications, and doctors’ appointments that can feel impossible to untangle. The standard approach of treating each problem in isolation often falls…
Caring for someone with Parkinson’s disease means adapting to a new way of life, learning how to manage symptoms, and helping them stay as independent as possible. Vive Health explains what Parkinson’s is and how symptoms affect daily life. They also share helpful tips on preventing falls, increasing independence, managing freezing episodes, and managing Parkinson’s medications. What is Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s…
