Category Home Health Topics

If you toss and turn at night because of aching, creeping, prickling or crawling sensations in your legs when you lie down, you could have restless leg syndrome. According to WebMD, between five and 15 percent of adults suffer from…

With July 11th being Cheer Up The Lonely Day (a condition suffered by many seniors) and July being Wheelchair Beautification Month, we decided to write about both in an effort to highlight the problem of loneliness. From taking flowers to…

This July 4th, we as a nation celebrate our independence. Why is this such a big deal? Why is it so freeing to be independent? The notion of independence is all about being able to effectively function on our own…

Living with scleroderma can be challenging, especially when living on your own. You may not realize it, but home care is available for those who suffer from this condition, which is a rare disease that involves the hardening and tightening…

Those who are facing chronic illness or life threatening disease often need care within their home. This allows them to recover in peace, without the invasive nature of a clinical setting. Home health situations provide you with a skilled team…

Irritable bowel syndrome, also known as IBS for short, is a common disorder affecting many people of all ages, particularly seniors. According to the Mayo Clinic, IBS is a disorder of the large intestine, or colon, causing cramping, abdominal pain,…

March is National Nutrition Month, and in honor of this annual celebration of healthy living, we’ll discuss how important it is to promote nutrition in the elderly. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the elderly are particularly vulnerable to…

Many people in this country suffer from allergies, asthma or both. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, 50 million people in the United States have nasal allergies, affecting 30 percent of adults and 40 percent of kids.…