If your loved has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, you may have heard the term 'hospice' mentioned. You're probably wondering, "What is Hospice?" Hospice is for Patients Diagnosed with Less Than Six Months to Live Hospice care is a special type of care a patient can receive when they are terminally ill. Hospice services are intended for when a patient has been given six months or less to live. So just what is hospice care? Hospice … [Read more...]
Want to Age Better? Don’t Ignore Your Heart Health
Having in-home caregiving enables many to age in place longer before needing care in a facility. And don't most of us prefer staying in our own places as long as possible? The healthier we are, the better chance we have of being able to do just that. One of the many ways we can stay healthy is to eat foods that are good for our hearts. Here's some tasty suggestions. New research shows that incorporating apples, cranberries and tomatoes into … [Read more...]
Heart Disease in Women
Did you know that according to the Mayo Clinic, more women than men die each year from heart disease? Why is that? Part of the problem may lie in the way that women experience the symptoms of heart disease. The typical symptoms of a heart attack are: Pain or pressure in your chest Shortness of breath, weakness, or anxiety Discomfort that spreads to your arm or back Fast or irregular heart beats Gastric discomfort - nausea, … [Read more...]
