by Kathy Semrow, RN | Apr 12, 2019 | Homecare
If you have COPD, you are among 80 percent of adults age 65 and older who struggle with chronic conditions that negatively impact their ability to live independently, according to the National Council on Aging. In addition to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...
by Kathy Semrow, RN | Apr 4, 2019 | Homecare
If you think your mother is struggling to maintain her independence, talking with her about it on the phone isn’t enough. She’ll probably insist everything is fine. Plan a visit to see her circumstances for yourself. When you visit, consider: Is she well groomed? Is...
by Kathy Semrow, RN | Mar 21, 2019 | Caregiver
If you’re among the 40 million unpaid caregivers assisting elderly relatives, you may be under tremendous strain and not even realize it. The typical caregiver is a woman in her mid-forties. She’s often a full-time worker, married and a mother of teenage children....
