Sep 19, 2019
A caregiver is someone who helps another with daily basic tasks; someone who might be temporarily ill, disabled, or have long-term health problems. There are many forms of caregivers, professional and non-professional. Those who are paid, and those who go unpaid....
Aug 7, 2019
One of the most frightening things to witness is an older adult falling; it’s an experience that can leave your feeling helpless and squabbling to help and find the most immediate solution. There is guilt that whatever caused the fall could have been prevented, there...
Jul 5, 2019
We’re in the throws of summer, it’s what we wish for all year long…warm summer days filled with sunshine and a little bit more freedom and care-free living. Family gatherings, day trips, sight-seeing…all of the summer activities that we look forward to all...
Jun 10, 2019
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May 2, 2019
Monitoring our diet as we age is especially important because malnutrition can be associated with a weakened immune system and the inability to quickly heal from an ailment or sickness. There are many different conflicting opinions about nutrient supplements, vitamin...
Apr 5, 2019
As the Earth warms and nature begins to bloom, our human need for sunshine and fresh air influences our daily actions and plans. We’re more active, we’re more likely to go ‘out,’ and we’re generally in more sociable moods.Spring and Summer are popular travel months;...
Mar 12, 2019
CPAP Cleaning… a necessary process in order to keep you healthy!If you own a CPAP machine (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure), manufacturers, suppliers, and physicians recommend regular cleaning of your machine to ensure optimum performance and reduce health...
Feb 9, 2019
We are constantly confronted with questions of independence vs. dependence. It’s a question that we, as adults, wrestle with on a daily basis; both in the little details of our lives, to the big, life-changing decisions we step into. Do we make our own coffee, or do...
Jan 21, 2019
Caring for elderly friends, family and neighbors during the cold winter months is a must. Preparing the home for winter and properly stocking cars and cabinets for emergencies can be overwhelming. Take a moment and think about those you know who may need a little...
Dec 5, 2018
Tis the season and it is in full force. The hustle and bustle has begun, and we here at Burlington Health Care, are all right in the middle of it all. Christmas lights, fresh baked cookies, yummy candies and loads of parties, but isn’t that what it’s all...
