Home Remedies for Upset Stomach
Occasional stomach upsets are not uncommon. They can be triggered by eating certain foods, eating too much food, or even by medications...
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Aug
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10
Jun
Signs that it is Time to Stop Driving
Talking to a loved one about when to stop driving is difficult. Since this topic can open a can of worms, make sure that there is vali...
10
Jun
Family Caregivers: Tips for Planning a Successful Outing
The prospect of planning an outing for your loved one might seem daunting if you are the caregiver. However, with proper steps, it can ...
30
May
New Medicare Cards: An overview for the transition period
In the beginning of April, 2018, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) began mailing new Medicare cards to beneficiaries...
22
May
Highlights McKenney Home Care Caregiver Survey
Last week we surveyed our 96 Caregivers in an effort to understand what was important to them about their job and what qualities they f...
20
May
Ways to Stay Connected While Providing Care
When a family member needs assistance, communication among the caregivers is critical to the preservation of dignity and smooth functio...
06
May
Foods for Mental Health
The physical benefits of a balanced, healthy diet are well documented. However, can those benefits extend to the psychological? While t...
26
Apr
Oral Cancer: An Overview of Symptoms
April is oral cancer awareness month. Oral cancer, while not the most common of cancers, has a higher mortality rate than other, more t...
16
Apr
Benefits of having a Caregiver
It is often difficult for a person to embrace the idea of having a caregiver in their home. They imagine their independence being stri...
06
Apr
Risk Factors for Stroke on the Rise
The good news is that stroke mortality rates have declined in the last decade. Unfortunately risk factors for stroke are rising. This s...