Using prescribed oxygen can help you avoid shortness of breath, improve sleep and mental alertness, and help you to be more active when you are living with a chronic health condition like COPD, emphysema or lung disease. Follow these important safety tips to prevent hazards like fire when using your oxygen unit.

High blood pressure can raise your risk of heart attack, stroke and heart failure, but controlling blood pressure can reduce your risk of these problems. Know your blood pressure, remember to check it regularly and use these helpful tips to stay in a healthy range.

Healthcare can be confusing to navigate, especially when trends change rapidly with advancements in science and technology and government regulations. Learn about six trends you need to know to be a savvy consumer in 2019.

The holidays are a wonderful time to celebrate togetherness, especially if you haven’t seen loved ones regularly throughout the year. If you have elderly loved ones, don't miss this list of behaviors and physical actions that could show that you may want to check in more often after the holidays.

If you or a loved one are being referred to inpatient rehabilitation, you probably have questions. Continue reading to find answers.

 

Many seniors do not get the preventive and wellness services they should to stay healthy and independent at home. Learn how an annual wellness visit, covered by Medicare, can help you save money and even save your life.

Sometimes after surgery or injury, wounds can be difficult to heal and cause discomfort. Learn how advanced technologies can help people recover more quickly.

Many programs are emerging to teach people who care for aging loved ones how to detect behaviors that may reflect mental health or dementia concerns, and how to compassionately respond and connect older adults to resources. Kindred at Home Branch Manager Faye Mitchell explains why these programs are so important.

On the last day day of a roadtrip in the Texas Hill Country, Ed's motorcycle veered off the road and flipped several times. He was taken by Life Flight to the emergency room with serious injuries and an uphill battle to get back to life as he knew it. With wife, Laura, by his side and the help of Kindred Hospital, Ed fought his way home. Read more about his journey.

When a loved one is in the hospital and needs rehab before they’re able to come home, there is one secret weapon that can help you provide the best support possible. Read to learn more.