Among the numerous life changes after a traumatic brain injury (TBI), close relationships are affected in a variety of ways due to: Modifications in responsibilities Adjustments in relationship roles Problems with communicating Handling emotions and mood swings Getting used to these changes often results in feelings of uncertainty in the relationship, which can create additional stress, anxiety, and frustration.
3 Types of Durable Medical Equipment That Will Help Make Life at Home Simpler and Safer
As your loved one grows older, durable medical equipment can aid in making everyday life around the household easier and less dangerous. There are many types of assistive gadgets for in-home care on the market nowadays to choose from. At Advanced Home Health Care, we want to offer some expert recommendations for purchasing and using a few of the most widely used pieces of home care equipment. Commodes A commode…
Advanced Home Health Care Helps Seniors Avoid Diabetes Care Burnout
From sunup to sundown, a day in the life of someone with diabetes is overloaded with a variety of tasks to manage the disease. Between medications, insulin injections, checking blood sugar levels, exercising, and handling nutritional requirements, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. Advanced Home Health Care’s Southeast Iowa in-home senior care professionals realize the challenges and struggles of diabetes care management, and offer the following tips to help lower stress…
Crucial Differences All Family Caregivers Should Know About the Different Types of Diabetes
Contrary to popular belief, diabetes is not a one-size-fits-all disease. Because the risk factors, signs and treatments can vary significantly between type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes, the aging care specialists at Advanced Home Health Care offer the following breakdown to make it easier to understand the differences between all types of diabetes. Gestational Diabetes Gestational diabetes, as its name implies, affects only pregnant women, usually presenting at about…
Attention Former Iowa Army Ammunition Plant (IAAP) Workers
Most former Iowa Army Ammunition Plant (IAAP) workers know that they qualify for home health care benefits offered by the Department of Energy under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA). What may come as a surprise, however, is that many IAAP workers and their families are missing out on important information they need in order to make informed decisions for their future long term care. Many former…