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The realm of at-home care has expanded over the years, paving the way for an assortment of effective treatments that cover all sorts of different needs and longstanding concerns.  Whether it’s in the context of hospice care or round-the-clock medication maintenance measures, the list of different ways that the quality of life that a handicapped […]

Home care services offer many benefits to patients recovering from surgery or those who need special care. This service is also especially for individuals who are approaching the end of their life. Indeed, you’ll want to make sure that your loved ones pass as comfortably as possible.  Considering how vital it is, it’s quite surprising […]

According to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society carried out by Dr. Elizabeth Luth and her team, patients with dementia live longer in hospice are at home than they do in nursing homes. It addresses the pervasive myth that choosing hospice care means giving up on life and moving faster […]

There are plenty of orthopedic surgeries that you can undergo in your lifetime, and total knee replacement is one of the most common ones. It is because nearly one-half of the general adult population nationwide will have knee osteoarthritis, forcing them to receive surgery or become permanently handicapped. The good news is most operations end […]

Diabetes is a debilitating condition for anyone who experiences it. Being diagnosed with this condition is life-changing, especially now that there are no treatments yet to cure a patient of it. However, people who have diabetes can change the way they eat to prolong the risks of the sickness, and it can be done along […]

Everyone needs the right balance of nutrients in their body to support a healthy immune system and other processes, such as hormone regulation and circulation. A mix of vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats, carbs, and water is essential for the body to function at peak conditions.  However, some people cannot consume or digest food normally, usually […]

Dehydration is a serious concern, especially when it happens to seniors. While it may seem small, unaddressed, it can have life-threatening consequences. Everybody knows how crucial it is to stay hydrated, and it is a wonder that 40% of senior citizens living in communities aren’t drinking enough water. Because it’s not easy to diagnose, dehydration […]

Hip replacement surgery is usually a treatment for people with reduced mobility from a worn or damaged hip joint. If ignored and not appropriately treated, pain could erupt even while you are resting. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are two common conditions that might require hip replacement surgery. If you suffer from any of these, the […]

Wounds indicate that something harmful might have brushed against your skin. Normally, they are all treatable with just a dab of disinfectant and a piece of a band-aid—however, some wounds aren’t easy to heal! In fact, some require the attention of wound care specialists to stop the bleeding and prevent the possible risk of infection. […]

Did you know that nine percent of Americans have either Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes? In fact, 25% of those are seniors. Furthermore, this disease is a contributing factor in 252,806 deaths in the US every year. As the numbers show, diabetes is a huge problem in America. Among those who suffer from this […]