How Respite Care Supports Families

Family caregiving – the act of providing unpaid assistance to a friend or family member with a disability, illness, or chronic condition has become increasingly common in recent years. A 2020 study conducted by AARP found that nearly one-in-five American adults serve as family caregivers in some capacity, and that… read more

Understanding the Role of Nurses in Home Health Care

Delivering life-changing home health care is a team effort that requires cooperation between the patient, their loved ones, caregivers, coordinators, nurses, and doctors. May 12th is Florence Nightingale’s birthday, considered the founder of modern nursing. The American Nurses Association (ANA) theme for 2025 is “The Power of Nurses” which acknowledges… read more

Healthy Sleeping Habits for Older Adults

Maintaining a consistent sleep schedule offers a host of benefits for people at any age, however many older adults report difficulty achieving restful nights of sleep. A 2017 poll conducted by the University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation found that 46 percent of those surveyed reported difficulty… read more