3 Instances When Your Loved One May Need Admitted to a Nursing Home

Are you considering entering a loved one in some type of rehabilitation program or nursing home? There can be a variety of benefits to checking a loved one into a home that can care for them. Sometimes, as people age or when they get very sick or injured, it can become too difficult caring for them at home. Even the best in home nurse may not be able to provide top quality care. In instances like these, it?s important to research, visit, and review the best long term care nursing facilities to help your loved one live a fulfilled life. …

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How to Support a Loved One Living With Emphysema

An estimated 24 million Americans live with the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) every day. COPD is the umbrella name for various pulmonary disorders including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. These diseases cause blockage or burst air sacs in the lungs that inhibits a person’s ability to breath. In addition to causing wheezing and inability to perform simple tasks, the lack of oxygen to other vital organs can cause additional health issues. Since there is no cure for emphysema and chronic bronchitis and the conditions gradually get worse over time, you might feel helpless watching a loved one endure …

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