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Tips for Caregivers: Take Time for Yourself

Caring for a loved one who can no longer care for themselves can get exhausting and frustrating. If you’re a caregiver, make sure you take a break when you need one. If you’re the one who needs care, reassure your caregiver that it’s ok to step away sometimes. Here are some simple ways to recharge: […]
Healthy Living

Getting a Mammogram Could Save Your Life

Breast cancers found during routine screening are more likely to be smaller and less likely to have spread outside the breast. This makes them easier to treat and improves the chance of being cured.
Healthy Living

What to Do After a Fall

There are steps you can take to prevent falls: But even if you’ve done all these things, you may still fall. What do you do then? Following these directions may help you avoid making any injuries worse. Call your PCP if you have any concerns after a fall. If a fall occurs to a friend […]

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Care for Caregivers

Tips for Caregivers: Take Time for Yourself

Caring for a loved one who can no longer care for themselves can get exhausting and frustrating. If you’re a caregiver, make sure you take a break when you need one. If you’re the one who needs care, reassure your caregiver that it’s ok to step away sometimes. Here are some simple ways to recharge: […]
Healthy Living

Getting a Mammogram Could Save Your Life

Breast cancers found during routine screening are more likely to be smaller and less likely to have spread outside the breast. This makes them easier to treat and improves the chance of being cured.
Healthy Living

What to Do After a Fall

There are steps you can take to prevent falls: But even if you’ve done all these things, you may still fall. What do you do then? Following these directions may help you avoid making any injuries worse. Call your PCP if you have any concerns after a fall. If a fall occurs to a friend […]
Healthy Living

Healthy Habits Help with Three Common Diseases

Heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes are among the most common health problems in the US. Luckily these healthy habits can help you prevent or live better with all three:
Managing Conditions

Living with Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease cannot be cured. Instead, doctors help patients control the disease. Your doctor will come up with a treatment plan to help you with symptoms. Here's what to expect and how to manage your condition.
Managing Conditions

Living with Pulmonary Disease

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the whole family may be breathing uneasily. Here, you'll find information about what to expect and tips for managing your symptoms.
Healthy Living

Stay Safe in Hot Weather

Hot weather can increase everyone’s risk for heat exhaustion and dehydration, but it’s especially dangerous for seniors. Follow these simple tips to keep older adults safe and healthy during hot and humid weather.
Care for Caregivers

Caring for a Loved One in an Apartment

Living in a city has many benefits, but caring for someone who lives in an apartment can present special challenges. Here are some common issues you may encounter.
Managing Conditions

Communicating and Dementia

Caring for someone with memory loss can be extremely frustrating. The natural instinct is to reassure the person that their unsettling thoughts or perceptions aren’t real. But correcting or reasoning rarely work and usually just cause frustration for both people. Instead, follow these tips.
Managing Conditions

Living with High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure means that your heart has to work harder than normal to pump blood to all the different parts of your body. Your doctor will recommend a treatment plan to manage it. By following your doctor’s treatment, you can control your blood pressure.