Monthly Archives: September 2012
Loving Ways to Care for a Loved One with Cancer
There is no formal training needed to be a caregiver. With your love and support, you can be the most important member of your loved one’s health care team. The care recipient will need your emotional support to help him … Continue reading
Caring for A Stroke Victim
A stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery (a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body) or a blood vessel (a tube through which the blood moves though the body) ruptures, causing an interruption … Continue reading
High Blood Pressure in Seniors
Blood pressure is how hard your blood pushes against the walls of your blood vessels as it flows through your body. A blood pressure reading of 140/90 is generally considered high; it falls under Stage 1 Hypertension (another term for … Continue reading
Carolyn Christensen: Caregiver of the Month
Carolyn has always known what her calling is–to help the elderly live in the comfort of their own homes with independence and dignity. Gifted with an inherent love for people, she has been delivering home health care with compassion for … Continue reading
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