Home Health vs. Hospice
Many health care services are often provided in the home setting—where most patients prefer to be. The home care option reduces unnecessary hospital visits, and perhaps more importantly, delivers personalized one-on-one attention from a dedicated [...]
Keeping Up Your Winter Exercise Routine
As we all know, everyday activities like walking from your car to the front door become potentially hazardous in the winter. Building and maintaining your muscles—especially when you have to travel on slippery ice and [...]
5 Ways to Provide Self-Care When Caring for a Loved One
Though rewarding, taking care of loved ones who cannot take care of themselves is hard work that is filled with many demands. Sometimes it's easy to forget that taking care of yourself is a priority [...]
How Seniors Can Be Prepared For A Natural Disaster
Mother Nature is a force to be reckoned with and this means you must be as prepared as possible to ensure that you are ready. While you may think that you are safe in your [...]
Four Ways to Manage Diabetes
While tried and true treatment has existed since the 1920s, there is more diabetes research funding than ever before. You want the best treatment available for you or a loved one with diabetes. Below are [...]
How to Make Thanksgiving Easier for Your Seniors
Thanksgiving is a time for family and celebration. But when a member of your family requires elderly care and support, you might worry about whether they’re up to a big family event. At Independence, our [...]