National Influenza Vaccination Week
For many elderly patients, December is an exciting time. The month’s arrival brings the holiday season and opportunities to spend more time with family, friends, and loved ones. However, according to the CDC, December also marks the beginning of the flu season, a period of time when the influenza virus is most common. During the […]
Oxygen Care: What You Should Know
We all need oxygen to survive. However, for some patients with certain conditions — such as sleep apnea, pulmonary fibrosis, or COPD — breathing isn’t especially easy. Fortunately, people with breathing difficulties can be prescribed oxygen in the same way that many other medications are prescribed. In these cases, doctors give their patients prescriptions for […]
What Does it Mean to Take Care of Yourself First?
Senior Care Northridge CA-A common piece of advice for caregivers is to start putting yourself first, but that feels impossible when there’s so much to do for your senior family member.