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Supporting Your Spouse: Managing Diabetes Type 2 at Home Diabetes affects over 29 million people in our country. While over 1 million of these people are adults or children with type 1 diabetes, the large majority of individuals are adults with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes type 2 usually affects adults as they age, but this country is witnessing more and…
A Good Fit? Determining if a Loved One’s Home Health Caregiver is Suitable When you work with an agency like Expicare Nursing, Inc., you know that you will be working with a reputable company and a compassionate, skilled home health caregiver. But not all organizations provide highly qualified nor empathetic caregivers. How do you know if the caregiver is truly…
Signs that Your Loved One May Need At-Home Care When an aging loved one recovers from surgery or an injury, you expect that they will need help at home during the recovery process. But for those aging relatives who may not be recovering from surgery or an injury, it’s important to be aware of the signs that they need help.…
Nursing Care for Disabled Veterans Our United States Military Veterans have sacrificed for the benefit of our country. They have protected our safety and security and fought for peace. While we want all of our soldiers to come home safe and sound after protecting our country, not all do. We mourn the casualties. We help the wounded. We cherish the…
How to Avoid a Medication Mix-up Med Mix-up Statistics Over 1.3 million Americans are injured from medication mix-ups or errors each year in the United States. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that approximately 4 Emergency Room (ER) visits out of every 1,000 adults are due to adverse drug reactions. Another study showed that 30% of…
Great Gift Ideas for Your Aging Loved Ones As we approach the holidays, we think about the special gifts we can give our loved ones to demonstrate our affection. In the case of our elderly loved ones, perhaps the most precious gift you can provide is time — making time to spend together. Sharing a meal, taking a walk, or…
Healthier Eating for Seniors Learning to eat healthy is important for all of us. The nutrients we consume on a daily basis support our physical and emotional health. Eating the right mix of foods and liquids provides energy and helps us maintain a healthy weight. Failing to eat a variety of foods may lead to vitamin or mineral deficiencies, potentially…
Home Safety Modifications for Seniors with Disabilities Studies show that the large majority of seniors prefer to live at home as they age. Aging seniors feel comfort and safety in their own home. And even when seniors have disabilities, they can live independently in their own homes. The solution is home safety modifications designed to help individuals with disabilities be…
