Stretching on a regular basis has numerous advantages for almost everyone. But for seniors, stretching is about more than staying fit and healthy. Performing a few basic stretching exercises for the elderly can help alleviate bone and joint pain, prevent falls during sleep, and maintain everyday mobility—thus improving quality of life.
Best Home Medical Supplies and Equipment Retailers
We’re sharing with you a list of online and brick-and-mortar retailers that managed to secure necessary medical supplies, home medical equipment (HME), and durable medical equipment (DME) for patients at home.
The Essential Guide to Planning Home Health Care [Free Planners and Templates]
After making the decision to bring a loved one home, a dizzying array of plans are set in motion. With the pandemic, many families do not have the luxury of time for extended research and preparation, so we’ll simplify the essential tasks for you, and supply you with free planners to keep everything organized and […]
Should Your Loved One Leave a Long-Term Care Facility? [Free Worksheets]
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, families across the nation are grappling with the question of whether or not to bring their loved ones home from long-term care facilities, like assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. Concerns about the spread of the potentially deadly respiratory disease are causing families to shelter their parents and loved ones […]
How to Reduce the Risk of Memory Loss for Seniors
Senior adults have an increased risk of facing memory issues. As we age, our brain cells start degenerating, which is why we tend to forget important things. If you want to reduce the risk of becoming forgetful as you age, then there are specific things that you can do to keep your brain active. Mental […]
The Important Role Nurses Play in Treatment and Recovery for Cancer Patients
Did you know that there are specialized oncologist nurses who work specifically with elderly patients that are diagnosed with cancer? These nurses play a critical role in making sure that older patients are fulfilling all of their steps towards recovery. The process of being treated for and recovering from this debilitating disease requires attention to […]