Spring cleaning is a time of renewal – out with the old, in with the new. For caregivers, spring cleaning is also a time for planning ahead and being prepared for the remainder of the year. We've outlined key ways you can clean up your caregiving routine.

Few people who know someone living with a form of dementia grasp the science behind how the brain is affected. Experts say that by increasing our knowledge of the brain's functions, we can more effectively approach caring for those struggling to live with this disease every day.

Stroke recovery has come a long way because of specialty care and rehabilitation and education on how to identify strokes as they’re happening to help people get care faster and Now, more than seven million people survive strokes each year. Learn what you can expect from stroke rehabilitation.

With more than one in three American adults classified as obese, nearly one in four adults living with diabetes, and heart disease accounting for one in every four deaths in America each year, nutrition and exercise have never been more important. Learn how Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) are using nutrition to take an active role in preventing diseases and as a therapeutic agent in the management of chronic disease.

 

Medications can be essential in your care to help you recover from an illness or surgery, manage conditions or treat a disease. While beneficial, there could still be significant risks even when the right medications are prescribed. Here are six tips to help make sure you or a loved one are getting the benefits of the medications while limiting risks.

When you’re caring for someone you love, it’s easy to forget that you also have needs. You may tend to put them aside in favor of being in the moment and staying on top of your commitment to our loved one. But this situation can unfortunately add challenges to your situation, leading to incidents of exhaustion, burnout, depression and even illness and disease.

Occupational therapy is an essential part of recovery from a serious injury or illness because it helps people re-learn all the activities they might normally do in their daily life. Learn more about how occupational therapy helps people regain their independence.

 

Aging – it’s inevitable. However, for the sake of your health, it’s important to know what normal aging feels like and what should be of a concern. We’ve adapted some tips from the Mayo Clinic to help you promote good health no matter what age you are.

A recent study claims that one in three dementia cases may be preventable through certain lifestyle changes. Read more to learn about five habits you can pick up that could help cut your risk for dementia.

It is crucial to plan end-of-life care so your care team and loved ones don't find themselves making life-changing decisions in moments of crisis. Read more to learn how one man's care is an example of the importance of end-of-life planning and the steps you can take today to make sure your wishes are known.