Falls in the Older Adult Population

Occurrence: Every year approximately 1 in 4 seniors report falling, 20-30% of these falls result in serious injury. The CDC has reported that 95% of hip fractures are caused by falls and that falls ar...

Learn to act F.A.S.T. when it comes to Stroke

By learning and sharing the F.A.S.T. warning signs, you just might save a life from stroke.

What is Atrial Fibrillation?

Atrial fibrillation (also called AFib or AF) is a quivering or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications. At least 2.7 ...

What is Alzheimer’s Disease?

Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms eventually grow severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that caus...

Heart Failure Warning Signs and Symptoms

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Enroll in the FREE “Living with Type 2 Diabetes” Program offered by the American Diabetes Association (ADA)!

For more information and to enroll in this FREE informational program offered by the American Diabetes Association, click HERE. This program provides useful information for patients living with, or ne...

Communication Barriers in Home Health

Did you know that Massachusetts is one of the top 10 states with residents who have “Limited English Proficiency (also known as LEP)”? Communication and language barriers are associated with decreased...

5 ways to regain your energy after caregiver burnout

As a caregiver of an aging loved one your days are long and filled with responsibilities. Taking care of yourself is at the end of the list – and it stays there. You may feel run down, lethargic and l...