A Caregiver’s Christmas Wish List
Source: blog.aarp.org Wondering what to give your favorite family caregiver this year? I have two wish lists this year, and I’ll share both of them with you. I hope they will help you zero in on what the caregivers in your life really want. First, this week: my Intangible Christmas Wish List. It’s a short [...]
The Holidays Highlight the Value of Home Health Care
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Millions of Americans will be able to share Thanksgiving and other holidays with seniors and people with disabilities who are able to live safely and independently in the comfort of their own homes, thanks to home medical equipment, services, and supports. Homecare also provides tremendous value to more than [...]
Cancer Awareness and Prevention
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Almost half of all cancer deaths can be prevented with early detection and treatment. Hispanic women have the highest incidence of cervical cancer – more than twice that of non-Hispanic white women. There are many Cancer preventative actions you can take. Moderate regular [...]
National Alzheimer’s awareness month
Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. The most common early symptom of Alzheimer’s is difficulty remembering newly learned information because Alzheimer’s changes typically begin in the part of the brain [...]
Coping With COPD
COPD is a group of chronic lung diseases previously referred to as emphysema and chronic bronchitis. The name COPD was given to the disease process because emphysema and chronic bronchitis usually exist at the same time in most patients. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States and a significant cause [...]
The Arc of Virginia 2011 State Convention
BestCare was honored to sponsor The Arc of Virginia 2011 State Convention and would like to congratulate all participants for making it a very successful, inspiring event. This brings even more enthusiasm to the ID/DD civil rights movement in Virginia. Attendees offered rave reviews of the convention: “It rocked! I learned so much, met so [...]
Winter Health Tips: Stay Cold-Free This Season
We’re mid-way through cold and flu season, a time of year that is particularly important for those who work with the elderly. A virus that could easily be ignored by a much younger person can spell disaster for a senior care patient. Preventing the cold and flu is made easier when you follow these basic [...]
