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Being a caregiver can be an exhausting and difficult task. It’s important to recognize caregiver burnout and cope healthily. Understanding caregiver burnout symptoms and coping mechanisms can help make caregiving more enjoyable and fulfilling. About 1 in 3 adults serves…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…