When should I consult Hospice?
Typically when someone hears the term hospice they immediately have a negative, maybe even sad connection with the word. I can see why,...
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We are 2 rehabilitation therapists here to guide you on your senior's medical journey. Our goal is to break down the complicated world of health care into the simplest of terms. Our focus is to provide caregiver tips aimed to help the elderly and provide resources on when and where to get help. We are Healthcare Straight Up.
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Alternative Ways to Address Pain
Whenever someone says that they’re in pain or that they have a headache, our typical response is to take a pain reliever or some sort of...
How to Get Dementia Patient to Take Their Medications
At your wits end trying to convince your dementia loved one to take their medications? You are not alone! This is a problem experienced...
How To Deal With Anxiety
Are you a worry wart? Do you make yourself sick thinking about things that you fear may happen? Anxiety may affect you in ways that...
Activities to Regain Hand Coordination Post Stroke
If your loved one has even a small amount of movement in their hand that was a affected by their stroke it is important to constantly...
Behavior Changes Post Stroke
People who experience even a mild stroke can have behavioral changes. Though this doesn’t mean that everyone who has a stroke has...
Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke
With the risk for stroke increasing as we age, and the prevalence of stroke being the 5th leading cause of death in the US, knowing the...
Top 5 Dementia Resources
Looking for places to learn more about dementia and what you can expect? There are numerous resources available (including this amazing...
Questions to Ask your MD after a Dementia Diagnosis
So you’ve heard the dreaded diagnosis. It’s Dementia. Now what? Here are a few questions to ask the MD to help you get a better...
Dementia Distractions
Individuals with dementia are known for saying or doing the same things over and over, break up the same old routine with cheap and...
Benefits of Early Dementia Detection and Diagnosis
You may ask yourself, "If there is no cure for dementia, then why is early identification useful?" According to a study by the...
Nursing Home Myths
If you are at a time where you are considering a nursing home for your loved one then you are in a difficult mindset. Most stigmas on...
At Home Dementia Tests
If your loved one is hard-headed and doesn't think there is anything wrong with them, then these tests can help them to understand that...
Early Signs of Dementia
Starting at age 65, the risk of developing dementia doubles every 5 years. So if you’ve started asking yourself, “Have they lost their ...
Top 5 Ways to Reduce Falls
When it comes to your loved ones, you might not always know where to start. Here are a few simple changes you can make to your home or to...
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