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Managing Relationship Challenges Following a Traumatic Brain Injury

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Along with the many life changes after a traumatic brain injury (TBI), intimate relationships are impacted in a variety of ways due to: Read More
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12 Strategies to Ease Traumatic Brain Injury Care

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Taking care of a loved one who’s undergone a traumatic brain injury can be easier to manage when armed with education and insight. The recommendations below, courtesy of the Salt Lake City home care professionals at Harmony Home Health & Hospice, can minimize stress and frustration for both family caregivers and traumatic brain injury survivors. Read More
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Tips to Ensure Your Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Is Accurate

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For a short definition, Harvard Health describes that the top number (systolic pressure) measures artery pressure at the moment the heart beats (whenever your heart contracts), while the bottom number (diastolic pressure) monitors the pressure in between heartbeats (when the heart is resting). Read More
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Take the “IF She Were a SWAN…” Challenge to Better Detect Signs of Heart Attack in Women

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We all know the story of the ugly duckling who ended up to be a gorgeous swan. The apparent moral of that particular story is that many things, upon first appearance, are not what they seem to be. Read More
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Are Symptoms of COPD Impacting Your Senior Loved One? We’ve Got Tips to Help!

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The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute estimates that as many as 12 million adults are currently diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and another 12 million could be living with the disease and not even be aware of it. Read More
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COPD Care Tips to Help Seniors Breathe Easier

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When providing COPD care for an older loved one in Utah or New Mexico, you’re probably well aware that outdoor air pollution can exacerbate symptoms. However, did you know that poor air quality in the home can also cause problems? Read More
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Creative Ways to Brighten the Holidays for Those with Chronic Illness

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How to Make the Holidays Merry & Bright for Those with Chronic Illness There’s nothing better than gathering the whole family together to celebrate the warmth of the holiday season, and this is just as true for older adults. Read More
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Meal Tips Diabetics Can Truly Be Thankful For!

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Celebrate a Healthier Thanksgiving with Diabetes Thanksgiving is full of temptations to indulge, and it’s easy to convince ourselves that it’s ok to forget about the diet just this once. But for diabetics, even one day of overindulgence can lead to serious health concerns. Read More
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Do I Really Need a Flu Shot?

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Why You Need a Flu Shot Is there anything better than the fall, with its refreshing cooler weather, colorful changing leaves, and…the flu? Unfortunately, flu season kicks in along with the more positive aspects of autumn, leading to the great debate on whether or not we should receive a flu shot. Read More
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Top Benefits of Occupational Therapy

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Top Benefits of Occupational Therapy For many older adults, performing everyday activities that once required very little thought can become challenging, whether the result of a surgical procedure, fall or other type of injury, or cognitive decline. Read More