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8 Things to Know About High Blood Pressure and Dementia
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about 116 million, or just about half of all Americans, live with high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. Untreated hypertension is very dangerous, as it puts people at risk for heart disease, stroke, and chronic health issues.
By Jennifer Burke | 10/14/2022
After a Hospital Discharge, Food is a Valuable Medicine
When a loved one is discharged from a hospital stay, their doctor will likely give them medicine to help improve their condition so they can stay well enough to avoid having to return to the hospital in the future. As caregivers, we may have the responsibility of making sure a loved one is keeping up on their medication post-discharge. However, are we remembering to pay just as much attention to another source of medication necessary to their healing process: the food they eat?
By Julie Hayes | 09/15/2022
Family Caregivers are Stressed, Tired—and in Your Workforce
Programs that provide support for employees serving as family caregivers are emerging as a critical employee benefit option, particularly as providers focus on addressing the full scope of emotional and mental health considerations.
By Michelle Palmer | 09/15/2022
What Does Wellness Look Like for Dementia Caregivers?
Anyone providing care for a loved one with dementia knows how stressful it can be. Not only can the tasks involved be challenging and exhausting, but there is a very emotional level as well. But even with all the challenges , caregivers often neglect self-care, infrequently check in on their own health and either don't know about or don't use opportunities for respite.
Increasing Utilization of Caregiver Support Services
As professionals in the aging sector, we know there are dozens of helpful support services and resources available to family and friend caregivers that could significantly help to reduce caregiver stress and burnout. Unfortunately, the caregivers who need them the most often don't seem to know it!
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