Tag Archives: caregivers

Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults: What the Health Care System Can Do

Introduction: When “being alone” becomes a health issue Picture an older adult who has lost [...]

Managing Multiple Chronic Conditions in Older Adults: A Practical Guide for Families & Care Teams

As we live longer, more and more older adults are living with multiple chronic conditions [...]

Monitoring your blood pressure at home: a step-by-step guide for patients and caregivers

High blood pressure (hypertension) is often called a “silent” condition because you usually don’t feel [...]

Pain Management for Older Adults: A Friendly, Practical Guide for Families and Care Teams

This blog post distills the key lessons from a clinical training module on “Pain Management [...]

Pain Self-Management Plan: Understanding Your Green–Yellow–Red Zones

Pain management isn’t just about medication — it’s about awareness. Knowing your “pain zones” helps [...]

Heart Disease Self-Management Plan: A Green–Yellow–Red Guide for Patients, Caregivers, and Care Teams

Managing heart disease takes teamwork — between you, your caregivers, and your healthcare providers. Small, [...]

Sepsis and COPD: What Every Patient and Caregiver Should Know

People living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are more likely to develop lung infections, [...]