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Can Improved Mobility Support Lower Hospital Visits During Heart Health Month?
Heart Health Month often brings conversations about blood pressure numbers, cholesterol levels, medications, and exercise plans. These are all important. But after years of working closely with older adults in their homes, I have learned...
What Does February Reveal About the Connection Between Movement and Mental Well-Being?
February is a quiet month. The rush of the new year has faded. The motivation talks grow softer. Winter still lingers, but the excitement of the holidays is long gone. For many people, especially older...
Why Does Mobility Confidence Matter More Than Strength for Heart Health in Older Adults?
When we talk about heart health for older adults, the conversation often focuses on strength. Strong muscles, endurance, and the ability to lift or walk longer distances dominate the narrative. Yet, after working closely with...
How Can Better Mobility Reduce Cardiac Stress During Cold Weather Months?
Cold weather can be challenging for anyone, but for older adults with heart concerns, it presents unique risks. Shivering, stiff joints, and reduced circulation make movement feel harder. At the same time, the heart must...
Winter Weather, Holiday Crowds, and Mobility Risks Families Should Prepare For
Winter has a way of changing how we move through the world. Sidewalks feel harder underfoot. Entrances become slippery. Spaces that once felt familiar suddenly feel crowded and unpredictable. During the holiday season, these changes...
From Church Visits to Family Dinners: Supporting Mobility During Christmas
Christmas is a season of movement. Not fast movement, but meaningful movement. Walking into church with loved ones. Stepping into a neighbor’s home for a brief visit. Sitting, standing, and gathering around family dinner tables....
Why is disinfecting medical equipment just as vital as handwashing?
Why Is Disinfecting Medical Equipment Just as Vital as Handwashing? For years, we have been taught one simple rule to stay healthy: wash your hands. And it is true. Clean hands save lives. But as...
Could Home Care Tools Improve Patient Safety This Winter?
Winter has a way of reminding us that even the smallest tasks can become unexpectedly risky for patients, especially for older adults or anyone living with chronic health conditions. As a home care owner, I...
Are your patients protected against winter health and mobility risks?
Every December, as a homecare owner, I notice a shift. The air becomes colder, evenings come faster and families start calling with a familiar concern. They want reassurance that their loved ones are safe at...
Is your clinic prepared to support patients through flu season?
Every year when flu season approaches, clinics everywhere start preparing for the predictable rise in coughs, fevers and urgent visits. But as a homecare owner, I see flu season from a very different angle. I...