Posts by Lucy Andrews DNP, RN, MS
If You Don’t Know Your Advanced Care Directives, It May Be Time to Talk
Home Health Care Rohnert Park CA-What are advanced care directives? These are essentially instructions an elderly or terminally ill person might provide for medical professionals or their family.
Read MoreIs It Okay for Blood Pressure to Fluctuate?
Home Care Windsor CA-When blood pressure fluctuates quite a bit and results in different readings over several doctor visits, it can signify a problem. Your older family member might have a condition called labile hypertension.
Read More5 Things Caregivers Shouldn’t Do
Caregiver Sebastopol CA-There are certainly some things that caregivers should not do because they can compromise the caregiver’s physical and mental health as well as make their lives less enjoyable.
Read MoreHow Do You Balance the Help You’re Giving Your Senior?
Homecare Santa Rosa CA-Getting your senior the help she needs sometimes means that you’re walking a tightrope between helping her too much and standing back when necessary.
Read MoreAlternatives to Prescription Pain Medications for the Elderly
Home Health Care Oakmont CA-Here are some alternatives to prescription pain medications for the elderly. These may be much safer for them to take, rather than being on prescription pain medications.
Read MoreArt Projects for All Ages That Don’t Require Artistic Talent
Home Care Services Novato CA-If you’re not artistic, which some people are not, you don’t have to give up hope. Many fascinating art projects require no artistic talent. Here are some of the easiest art projects to try.
Read MoreTips for Avoiding Caregiver Burnout When You’ve Been in This Role for Years
Elder Care Sonoma CA-When you’ve been providing care for multiple years, it’s harder to avoid caregiver burnout. It’s still possible to avoid burning out. These tips help.
Read MoreDownsizing or Thinking of It? Don’t Let Your Parents Fall for These Real Estate Cons
Homecare Petaluma CA-Two real estate scams are hitting seniors across the country. The scams work in two ways. If your parents own a house, they could become a target.
Read MoreWhy is Connection Important for Older Adults?
Home Care Services Cotati CA-There are several health benefits of maintaining social connections, such as those described here.
Read MoreSteps Elderly Women Can Take to Boost Their Self-Care
Home Care Rohnert Park CA-No matter what is going on with your elderly loved one, it is important to help them take the proper steps to boost their self-care.
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