Best Qualities of a Home Health Aide for Someone with Dementia
If you are caring for a loved one who has dementia, a time may come when they need more help than you can provide to stay at home safely. That support can include a home health aide for companionship...
View ArticleKnow Your Numbers for a Healthy Heart
Do you have a healthy heart? Your health care provider can tell you, and can also help you keep your heart strong and healthy. Know your numbers These five numbers can help you and your doctor assess...
View ArticleLoneliness in Older Adults
Although aging isn’t the only cause for social isolation and loneliness, older adults are more likely to experience them. Retirement can narrow social networks, making it harder to see former...
View ArticleHow Artificial Lighting Affects Your Mental Health
Spending too much time watching TV, playing video games, or looking at your phone can be bad for your health. You probably know that staring at screens for too long can impact your eyesight, and...
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Who’s Who on Your Home Care Team?
Coming home from the hospital after an illness, injury, or surgery can be overwhelming. Whether you’re starting new medicines, learning to move around safely, or just focusing on getting back to...
View ArticleWho’s Who on Your Hospice Care Team?
Caring for a very sick loved one is challenging — both physically and emotionally. With hospice care from VNS Health, you have a team of compassionate experts you can rely on. They will help you make...
View ArticleWhen Is It Time to Start Hospice?
You have been caring for your loved one for years. As they get sicker, they’ve started to need more and more help and you need more support. That’s when you may be wondering what your options are, and...
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Senior Health: What to Know About Exercising
Getting enough exercise is part of a healthy lifestyle at any age, but staying physically active can be crucial to maintaining your health as you get older. Physical activity has many benefits,...
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Healthy Eating For Seniors
Paying attention to nutrition is an important part of staying healthy. This is especially true if you have a medical condition such as diabetes or kidney disease, or take a medicine that affects your...
View Article4 Ways Older Adults Can Stay Fit in Winter
Winter weather often means you spend more time indoors, which often means more time sitting and less time moving. Over time, this lack of movement can affect your health. If you have conditions such...
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