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How to Nurture Relationships as You Age
Published Feb. 24, 2022
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…
Helping Your Loved One with Low Vision
Published Feb. 22, 2022
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…
Inclusion Inspired: Janiece's Journey
Published Feb. 15, 2022
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…
How Home Health Can Help with Cardiac Rehab
Published Feb. 15, 2022
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's Feeding Tube Journey
Published Feb. 11, 2022
“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's Story: Living Life with a Feeding Tube
Published Feb. 8, 2022
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…
How a Feeding Tube Can Help Someone in Home Health Care
Published Feb. 7, 2022
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 …
Six Tips for Living with Diabetes
Published Jan. 27, 2022
If you have diabetes, it’s especially important to take good care of your health and manage your blood sugar. These tips can help you understand the importance of diabetes management and get the support you need to maintain a healthy lifestyle. • …
Healthy Habits as New Year Resolutions
Published Jan. 24, 2022
The New Year is a great time to develop some healthy practices that will turn into lifelong habits. Although some people struggle to keep their New Year’s resolutions, these five healthy habits can help you make small changes that can have a big im…
Protecting Yourself from Omicron
Published Jan. 13, 2022
With cases of the Omicron variant surging, many people want to know how to protect themselves from getting COVID-19. The tips below can help keep you safe. Get Vaccinated Not surprisingly, vaccines are still the best public health tool to protect…