When you're figuring out the best options for care for yourself or a loved one, care at home can often be a good choice. We explain the different levels of care to help you decide which level is best for your situation.

During all stages of life, your body has special nutritional needs that should be addressed to remain healthy. Here are four tips for active seniors.

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.

When you take on the role of caring for a loved one, your life balance can shift as you adjust to being “on-call” 24/7 or take on another person’s health in addition to your own. Are you finding the right balance? Take this quick quiz to find out.

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. Learn more.

Caring for a loved one is not not always easy, but caregivers are both proud of their care and happy to do it. We reached out to you, real caregivers, and have collected some of your incredible journeys to share with each other to connect. This is Nancy’s story.

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.

If you or a loved one is living with one or more chronic health conditions, you may know too well the cycle of doctor’s visits or trips to the hospital for help managing symptoms. Depending on your situation, it can be difficult or inconvenient to leave home, find transportation or afford the additional medical bills. Learn eight ways home health can benefit both your budget and independence.