It often starts subtly: a little shortness of breath while walking to the mailbox, or a cough that won’t quit. For millions of adults, those early signs are easy to brush off. But they could point to something more serious: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, about 12 million people have been diagnosed with COPD—and another 12 million may have it…
Insights and Tips for Enhancing Care at Home
Decrease COPD Symptoms by Cleaning the Air Inside Your Home
Family members providing COPD care for an older loved one know that outdoor air pollution can make symptoms worse. But, did you know that compromised air quality in the home can also aggravate COPD symptoms? Cleaning the air inside the home can help those with COPD – and everyone else in the home – breathe easier.
Advanced Home Health Care Shares Common Senior Sleep Disorders
Common senior sleep disorders often cause negative effects such as extreme fatigue, problems with concentration and memory, and sleepiness. Making sure that senior loved ones experience a good night’s sleep can help ensure family caregivers do too. Below we’ve described the most prevalent disorders that can interrupt sleep and include signs to watch for that indicate medical attention may be needed: