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What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of major depression that is brought on by the change of the seasons. For most people, SAD symptoms start with the waning light and shorter days of early fall or winter. Usually the…
How Home Care Helps after a Heart Attack (AMI)
Home care specialists provide support and assistance as your loved one returns home after being hospitalized for a heart attack. How Home Care Helps after a Heart Attack (AMI) What is Home Care? Home care is a more personalized alternative…
How to Deal with Stress & Depression Over the Holidays
For seniors and their caregivers, the holidays can add more stress to an already stressful situation. Each individual comes to the holidays with their own set of expectations and when reality falls short, hard feelings, resentment and depression can ensue.…
How to Improve Senior Sleep Patterns
Sleep deprivation and other sleep issues can impact senior health significantly. Learn how to improve sleep patterns for seniors. An average of 71/2 to 9 hours of sleep each night is considered healthy for most adults. Seniors are often unable…
National Family Caregivers Month: Honoring Caregivers in November
Caregivers are becoming one of America’s most precious resources. While the number of seniors in the United States is growing exponentially, federal estimates indicate that the number of younger people available to provide care to seniors is shrinking. In 2014…
How Home Care Helps after a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Home care specialists provide support & assistance as your loved one returns home after being hospitalized for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). What is Home Care? Home care is a more personalized alternative to nursing homes and assisted living facilities.…
