May is National Mental Health Awareness Month Mental illnesses are common in the United States, affecting one in five adults (46.6 million in 2017) or 18.9% of the adult population. (1) However, due to the stigma attached to experiencing any level of mental impairment, many avoid seeking help and thereby choose to suffer in silence. … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] How to Support a Family Caregiver – 12 Helpful Tips Are you, a family member or close friend providing care to a loved one(s) with activities of daily living? These heroes allow us or our loved one(s) to remain at home by providing essential care services and the emotional support needed to maintain a … Read more
Crimes, Scams and Fraud cost Seniors More Than $36 Billion Per Year! Did you know that crimes, scams and fraud cost seniors more than $36 billion per year! (1) This is a staggering amount of money that is only projected to go up as more and more baby boomers enter their retirement years. Seniors and … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Caring for the Caregiver Tips Caring for yourself is one of the most important – and overlooked things – a caregiver can do for themselves and their loved one(s)! If your mind, spirit and body are not well it will be difficult to care yourself never those who need you. When oxygen masks fall … Read more
March is National Save Your Vision Month The American Optometric Association sets aside each March to raise awareness on something most of us take for granted – our vision. So much of our lives are governed by visual stimulation. All we have to do is open our eyes and we absorb so much information about … Read more
February is American Heart Month Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year 610,000 or 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease. (1) “Heart Disease” refers to several types of heart conditions with the most common being coronary artery disease, which can cause … Read more
How to Become a Certified Nursing Assistant I enjoy my work as CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) and am glad I invested my time and money to step up in my career path. If you enjoy helping others, have a compassionate spirit, want to make a difference in someone’s life or are looking for an entry … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] Top 5 Bariatric Bath Chairs 2018 1. The AquaSense Adjustable Bariatric Bench 2. NOVA Medical Products Heavy Duty Bath Bench 3. Drive Medical Premium Series Shower Chair with Back and Arms 4. Essential Medical Supply Shower Bench with Arms and Back 5. Medline Bariatric Bath Bench without Back [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css_animation=”” el_id=”” el_class=”” … Read more
Calling All Potential Healthcare Professionals! Looking for a career path? Looking to change careers? Looking for a trending career that is virtually recession-proof? Have you ever thought of a career in the healthcare field? Calling all potential healthcare professionals! Now is a great time to start a career in the healthcare field for two reasons! … Read more
Is Aging in Place an Option? The answer is – it depends. With a record number of baby boomers coming into retirement age many will need some level of care assistance to help them live the best quality of life possible in their senior years. This care can range from a small amount of care … Read more