There is no shortage of jokes about hair loss, and while some people find them “hair”larious, hair loss is nothing to laugh at. It can be a sign of a more serious underlying medical condition, and it also impacts people’s self-image and self-esteem. The causes of hair … [Read more...] about Thin On Top? Make Hair Loss Stop
Caregiver Resources
Two Easy Caregiving Tips That Can Make A Big Difference
Here are a couple of ideas that will help your loved stay healthy and move through their days comfortably. Make exercise a priority. Physical activity may be a challenge when mobility is limited; however, Amy Southworth, director of nursing and case management at Home Instead … [Read more...] about Two Easy Caregiving Tips That Can Make A Big Difference
Caregiving Answers: How To Make A Bath Safer
When mobility is a challenge, tasks that were once simple such as getting into the bath or shower, become not only more difficult, but also more dangerous, as balance wanes. There are a number of useful assistive technology devices that make getting into the bath or shower a … [Read more...] about Caregiving Answers: How To Make A Bath Safer
Home Caregiving: Staying Home
When you need help caring for someone you love, trust is important — you are trusting the caregiver with someone you hold dear. Whether it be skilled nursing care or companionship, care by people who have been vetted and trained and backed by a reliable company allows for ease of … [Read more...] about Home Caregiving: Staying Home
Keep Your Eye On This Technology
The internet is necessary and central to everyday life for most people. Using computers and mobile devices, however, can become more difficult and even painful as manual dexterity wanes. But, innovations in technology may provide hope for those with limited mobility, allowing … [Read more...] about Keep Your Eye On This Technology