What Are Your Options? How to Get Help Paying for Home Care Products
Does your loved one need more stability in the bathtub or shower? Does she or he need a walker or rollator to move around? Then
Author: Kathy Gabel
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
Parkinson’s Alzheimer’s and Dementia May Have Met Their Match with This Cancer Therapy
What if there was a medication that could treat not just one, but multiple devastating diseases: leukemia, Alzheimer’s and dementia, and Parkinson’s? At Georgetown University
The Potential Impact of Electrode Implants on Stroke Survivors
In a new, ongoing trial, deep-brain stimulation – more commonly used for Parkinson’s patients – is being tested on stroke survivors. Involving the implantation of
Seniors Trying to Declutter: Here’s Some Much-Needed Downsizing Help!
In Iowa, most of us have areas of our homes designated as storage areas. But oftentimes those storage areas spill over into other areas of
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
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,
Tips from Advanced Home Health Care to Soothe Caregiver Burnout
In our last blog post, we shared some of the red flags that can indicate imminent caregiver burnout, as well as the dangers to both
Family Caregivers: Review These Warning Signs to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
Providing care for a senior loved one, although rewarding, is definitely not for the faint of heart. The 24/7 stress of meeting all of a
Recovering Safely from Heart Surgery: How Our Iowa Home Care Services Can Help
Following heart surgery, an intricate web of care needs arises, from dietary changes to incision care, pain management, swelling minimization, and more. The last thing