smiling senior couple looking at adorable dog while resting in park Although various philosophers and self-help authors may suggest pausing and reflecting on our lives on a regular basis, some residents of Maquoketa and elsewhere are only able to do this at…
Cropped shot of a senior woman looking cheerful while having a chat with a female nurse outdoors at a nursing home Wondering what happens after we die might be the oldest question that humanity has asked itself. The question is…
Photo by geralt on Pixabay With the heat wave much of the country has been experiencing this summer, it reminds residents of Cedar Rapids and elsewhere how important it is to stay well-hydrated, especially those receiving palliative care. Every member of the team…
Cropped shot of a senior woman looking cheerful while having a chat with a female nurse outdoors at a nursing home Wondering what happens after we die might be the oldest question that humanity has asked itself. The question is…
Senior Woman with Standard Poodle Dog, Resting Those who work in hospice care in Anamosa and elsewhere often observe something interesting taking place: sometimes people’s personalities change in noticeable ways. The team at Above and Beyond Home Health Care and…
Three senior women are sitting in the garden with a cup of tea while they chat and laugh together. Whatever part of the country you live in, it’s been a mild summer, a hot summer, and a too hot summer…
Photo by rwatts on Pixabay Generally, the concept of a sandwich is a great thing. Who doesn’t love various ingredients enclosed between two slices of bread? But to some residents of Anamosa and elsewhere, including those who may be receiving…
Photo by StockSnap on Pixabay Independence Day has come and gone for another year but the annual celebration of patriotism often can lead to different questions for residents of Manchester and elsewhere about how to properly celebrate, especially with loved ones receiving end-of-life…
A female Asian doctor meets with her elderly patient to go over his health concerns. She is using a small tablet to refer to, and the gentleman is looking at the tablet. Great news for residents of Cedar Rapids and…
Young female doctor giving advice to happy senior couple. Many residents of Mount Vernon and elsewhere are decent caregivers, providing basic home health care and maybe even some types of hospice care. But does this make them experts in caring for people with dementia?…