Category: Senior Care

Who Qualifies as "Homebound" for Home Health Benefits?
Published Aug. 15, 2022
An individual must be homebound to receive home health benefits through Medicare. But what exactly does “homebound” mean? When you hear the word, you might not think it applies to you or your loved one. However, the criteria for homebound status may…
How To Support Your Loved One with a Disability
Published July 25, 2022
Aveanna Healthcare is proud to support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 32nd Anniversary. On July 26th, we celebrate this important civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. The purpose of the law is …
Caring for Your Loved One with Cataracts
Published June 16, 2022
June is Cataract Awareness Month. Developing cataracts is common as your loved one ages. Cataracts are a natural clouding of the eye’s lens. When the lens becomes clouded, it impacts your loved one’s vision and makes daily living tasks challenging.…
Ways to Minimize Stroke Risk
Published May 25, 2022
It’s National Stroke Awareness Month. According to CDC, anyone can have a stroke at any age -- but certain factors can increase your chances of having a stroke. The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from a stroke is to understand your…
Five Tips for Living with Arthritis
Published May 16, 2022
Finding out that you have arthritis can seem overwhelming at first, but you can take some steps to feel better and manage your symptoms. According to the Arthritis Foundation, forming a partnership with your doctor can provide the support you need …
Signs and Symptoms of Lupus
Published May 10, 2022
On May 10, World Lupus Day is recognized to increase awareness of lupus and gain support for the more than 5 million people affected by the condition. What is Lupus? Lupus is a serious, life-altering autoimmune disease that can affect any organ of …
Celebrate Earth Day With These Fun Ideas
Published April 21, 2022
April 22 is Earth Day, which is when we celebrate the importance of caring for our climate and being mindful of our planet. Protecting our environment matters to everyone, and it’s easy to combine climate care with self-care. These fun ideas will h…
Nutritious Foods to Help You Heal and Recover
Published March 23, 2022
Happy National Nutrition Month! Good nutrition when you’re healing is more important than you think. That’s because eating well through an illness is important to achieve maximum healing. These nutrition tips can help you support the healing proce…
Understanding the Social Worker's Role in Home Health
Published March 15, 2022
Happy Social Work Day! Home health social workers help your loved one navigate obstacles during their healthcare journey to set them up for positive outcomes. Social workers do a variety of tasks that help ease the burden caused by an illness. Task…
Why Older Adults Need More Sleep
Published March 3, 2022
It's Sleep Awareness Week! Older adults need between 7 to 9 hours each night. However, many older adults don’t get adequate sleep. Some elderly people feel sick or are in pain, making it hard to sleep comfortably. Medications can also affect sleep.…
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