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Older people lose body heat quickly and much faster than when they were young. Changes in the body that come with aging make it harder for older adults to be aware they are getting cold. Cold weather can turn into a dangerous health risk before an …

As we continue our celebration of Black History Month, we’re excited to introduce another Black history maker here at Aveanna. Domerio Martin, Senior Payer Relations Manager, is committed to personal and professional growth and has forged his own pa…

Living with COPD can feel challenging, and many people feel overwhelmed when trying to cope with their symptoms. The information below can help you manage COPD symptoms and create healthy habits. • Quit Smoking. Giving up tobacco and nicotine is …

Many studies suggest that people who have social support and positive relationships have better mental health, physical health, improved cognitive skills, and longevity. Relationships help calm our stress-response system. Researchers discovered tha…

Low vision and vision loss are common complaints for seniors, and it can be especially difficult for seniors to accept that they need help to adapt to changes in their senses such as vision and hearing. In fact, according to the National Eye Instit…

This Black History Month, we’re celebrating past and present Black leaders. At Aveanna, one of our very own Black leaders is Janiece Edwards, IT User Provisioning Specialist. Today, we’re excited to share some of Janiece’s journey. I am a 30-year-o…

If you’ve had a heart attack or other heart problem, cardiac rehabilitation is an important part of your recovery. Cardiac rehab can also help prevent another, even more serious, heart attack and can help you practice heart-healthy habits. During …

“Jacob is a medical miracle,” his grandmother shares. “His original prognosis was that he wouldn’t walk, wouldn’t talk, and would have a brain deficit. That’s not the case today. He’s exceptionally bright and can do anything he puts his mind to.” J…

Karissa lives with gastroparesis. It took years for her to receive her diagnosis and the treatments she needed. But she never stopped advocating for herself. “I decided that I wasn’t going to stop until I got answers,” Karissa says. “I don’t believ…

Many people can benefit from a feeding tube or G-tube when they are receiving home health care. If tube feeding is done outside of a hospital setting, it is called enteral feeding. According to Mayo Clinic, people with the following conditions can …