You may be looking at the sunshine outside of your window right now, and suddenly the garden, bike or grill are calling your name. However, if you live with seasonal allergies, these activities might cause more misery than joy. The following tips can help you better deal with seasonal allergies, no matter when they might(...)
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6 Tips to Help Manage Congestive Heart Failure
Posted by | Living Well WithFebruary is American Heart Month. While it's important for all of us to take basic steps to improve or maintain a healthy heart, many are dealing with a very serious issue that requires continuous attention. Approximately 5.7 million Americans live with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), according to the CDC. This is a condition in which the heart’s pumping power is(...)
3 Tips to Help Your Incontinent Child Deal with School Bullies
Posted by | Caregiver Tips, Living Well With, Pediatric CareOver the last decade, childhood bullying and its prevention has received more attention. However, it remains a common problem across playgrounds across the country. A 2014 study found that a quarter of all children in the United States experience it at one time or another. If you’re the parent of a child living with incontinence,(...)
4 Falls Prevention Tips For Older Adults
Posted by | Healthy Aging, Living Well WithDid you know that every 11 seconds in the U.S, an older adult is admitted to the hospital because of a fall? It’s the number-one cause of injury for those older than 65, and can lead to hip fractures, traumatic brain injuries and broken bones. Furthermore, it carries a hefty price tag—the CDC estimates that(...)
9 Tips on Recovering From Knee Replacement Surgery
Posted by | Living Well WithWith your knee replacement surgery successful, it's time for process of recovery and rehab. As much as you'll need to prepared yourself physically to get back to form, you'll need to be ready mentally for the road that lies ahead. However, with these nine tips from our Home Health Services team and the aid of(...)
9 Tips to Prepare for Knee Replacement Surgery
Posted by | Living Well WithWeeks of waiting, dozens of appointments, and innumerable questions have led you and your doctor to opt for knee replacement surgery. Take heart: a future with less pain and increased movement is on the horizon. While your surgeon will handle your procedure with expert care, you can take the following actions in your preparation to(...)
How to Safely Travel With Portable Oxygen
Posted by | Home Medical Equipment, Living Well WithToothbrush? Check. Map, itinerary, and phone numbers? Check. Note from your physician and extra batteries? Um… While you or a loved one know how to manage portable oxygen equipment in your daily lives, the newness of travel can disrupt routines as you scramble to follow new rules. But whether it’s be air, by sea or(...)
5 Tips to Better Wheelchair Exercise for a Healthy Heart
Posted by | Living Well WithThe Department of Health and Human Services recommends 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week to help keep your heart healthy. When using a wheelchair, that number might seem Herculean. However, unlocking the fittest, strongest, healthiest you is 100 percent possible with these exercise ideas that work because of your wheelchair, not in spite of(...)