Recognizing and Acting on Stroke
What do I do if I think someone is having a stroke? “Recognizing and Acting on Stroke” is Part II in eCaring‘s 4-part Stroke Education Series. In our last post, we learned how to recognize the signs of...
View ArticleDifferent but the Same: Emotional Changes After Stroke
When someone survives a stroke, a family feels relief, happiness, and joy. But no one can be prepared for the perplexing wave of emotions that a stroke survivor experiences. Although emotional changes...
View ArticleEating Well After Stroke: Tips for Dealing With Swallowing Disorders...
Eating well after stroke is key to successful recovery. After all, our bodies need proper nutrition and fuel to heal. But it’s hard to eat when you have trouble swallowing or keeping food in your...
View ArticleGet Moving For National Senior Health & Fitness Day!
May 30th marks the 19th annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day celebrating the theme: “Get Moving…Start Improving!” On National Senior Health & Fitness Day, hundreds of local...
View ArticleFather’s Day Memories and a Special Pinterest Giveaway!
My fondest memories of my grandfather are of quiet Sunday afternoons spent in a kitchen speckled with flour, making pasta and bread. “Homemade is always best, Melodia,” he said with broken English,...
View ArticleWhen the Blues Linger: How to Spot Depression in Older Adults and the Elderly
It’s been 10 years since Dad passed away, but Mom still seems to feel down every day. She’s stopped meeting friends for brunch and her once vibrant personality is fading. She has not been for a haircut...
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