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The value of home care in communities
As we age, activities of daily living can become more challenging, especially while living with chronic diseases like diabetes, dementia or congestive heart failure. Senior…
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Helping patients prepare for the unexpected
Each year, millions of people are affected by natural and man-made disasters, in addition to other emergency situations. Events such as tornados, coastal storms, wildfires…
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Bettering the employee experience through education and enrichment
Prioritizing the importance of professional development has become a growing trend among companies—and for good reason. A recent Dale Carnegie survey showed that companies with…
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Misconceptions about pain
Fifty million Americans currently deal with chronic pain – the most common cause of long-term disability in the country. According to the Centers for Disease…
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What’s causing my dizziness?
Have you ever gotten up too fast and felt a little “off” when first standing up? This feeling of being lightheaded, woozy or unstable is…
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Acute versus chronic pain
From stubbed toes to broken bones, we’ve all experienced pain at some point in our lives. In most cases this pain is temporary, but sometimes…
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What is hospice?
When facing a terminal illness, a person may decide that curative measures are no longer the best course of treatment or that they no longer…
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When should you call 911?
Determining when it’s appropriate to call 911 can be challenging at any time, but the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has brought even more uncertainty. Fear of…
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What is diabetes?
The number of people living with diabetes is rapidly increasing in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control, there are an estimated…
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The role of home care aides
Today, more older adults are choosing to age in place and remain in the comfort of home than ever before. But maintaining independence can look…