It is a common desire among American adults to age in place. As you get older, you may find that you want to explore the benefits of aging in place, or growing old in the comfort of your own home. It is important to weigh the benefits and challenges of aging at home...
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5 Tips for Planning a Successful Family Vacation with a Disabled Family Member
Planning a vacation that the entire family will enjoy may seem complicated, and can be very intimidating when someone in your family is disabled, aging, or has a complicated medication regimen. Extra time and attention ahead of a trip, or even before booking flights...
Supporting Your Loved One Through Middle and Late Stages of Alzheimer’s
If your loved one has Alzheimer’s, you know how devastating this disease can be. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) characterizes Alzheimer’s disease as a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and eventually affects a person’s ability to...
Fading Memories: Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Podcast
Getting More for Your Prescription Costs: Tips from Our Experts with Larry Margolis, CEO & Founder of PersonalRX https://open.spotify.com/episode/58nfzLkRM17Pd4S8H2Ntzd Are you tired of spending a significant amount of time managing your medication? Have you ever...
How health tech is redefining what it means to age in place
As seen in The United States has a rapidly evolving, and aging population with a strong desire to age in place. But with aging comes mobility issues, a greater reliance on prescription medication, and a need for specialized support in the home in order to stay...
Your Loved One Has Just Been Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Now What?
If your loved one is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, you know how devastating this condition can be. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) characterizes Alzheimer’s disease as a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and eventually...
Juggling Caregiving Responsibilities with a Paid Job: 7 Tips for Finding Balance
Many of us are caring for a loved one or know someone who is. While caregiving is a rewarding role, it can also be a challenging one, especially when you also have full time or part time work responsibilities. Juggling the demands of caregiving and work is a delicate...
5 Ways to Help Manage Chronic Arthritis Pain
If you have arthritis, you know how painful it can be. Data from the CDC reveals that the chronic pain caused by arthritis affects millions of individuals in the U.S. Approximately one in four adults with arthritis – 15 million people – experience severe joint pain....
Tech to make healthcare more accessible for Latinx patients
As seen in The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), citing 2020 census data, reports over 62 million people, 19% of the US population, identified as “Hispanic”. However, roughly 18% of Latinx Americans are not covered by health insurance, which is the...
The Importance of Self-Care When You Have a Chronic Illness
Coping with a chronic condition can be challenging. If you have a long-term illness, you will likely need ongoing medical care and interventions. You may find that your illness impacts your daily activities, limiting your mobility, and increasing the difficulty in...