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Setting goals are an important part of a healthy lifestyle since they help you and your loved one measure your progress and successes. It's also important to break down those goals into manageable and achievable steps

If you've decided to pursue a path as a caregiver, it's important to know there are several ways to arrive at your goal. You may have considered starting as a volunteer for a neighbor or family member, or you may have

You might find yourself in need of in-home care following an injury, fall, or heart attack that happens unexpectedly, or this may have been an event you've been planning for several months. Home health care is designed

Music has a healing power that researchers have found is effective for those who have dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Music therapy is a non-pharmacological approach that includes singing and listening to music. It's

Being confined to bed is no fun for anyone, and least of all a highly energetic youngster whose sole goal is to be moving — a lot! You probably have experienced a change in your own behavior when you've been confined to

Building a strong relationship with your loved one's caregiver helps them to feel more welcomed in your home and enables them to give better care. And, while you may need to be intentional to develop a relationship with

Nursing care plans were developed for a reason because they work. In fact, any time you have a goal, it requires you have a plan to get there. Taking care of a client who’s had a stroke is no different. The physical and

When someone you love starts losing their health, it can be difficult to cope with the overwhelming feelings and recognize when it's time to get help. Oftentimes the decline is slow, and one day you may wake up and

In the beginning, it may have been easy to care for your loved one at home. Bringing a meal two or three times a week or helping clean the house may not have taken many hours. However, as time marches on, it may become

Being stuck at home is not fun for adults, and even less so for children. When you have a youngster who is unable to leave home, even for a short amount of time, it can be challenging to keep their minds occupied. It