The simple act of breathing can become a struggle when a patient cannot get out of bed. The pooling of fluids limited the expansion of the
Caregiving can be a lonely marathon. We believe we need to do everything ourselves. Yet this approach causes burnout. I learned the hard way, by caring for my father
The doors of the hospital swing closed behind you. Finally, you are heading home. At this moment, we should feel a sense of complete, unwavering triumph.
Choosing a hospital bed for a loved one is both an important and possibly emotional decision. The constant march of healing is in stark contrast to
“In a medical crisis, the immediate inclination is to go out and buy some new, shiny, expensive device,” said Richard Moore MD PhD of Johns Hopkins
Home health care is an overwhelming gauntlet to navigate, emotionally and financially. The “retail sticker shock” for medical equipment is the last thing that families seeking to
Moving back home after a hospital discharge can be a challenging process. One of the most important decisions you need to make is ensuring you have
When a loved one returns home from the hospital, there is an endless list of tasks to complete. Among the biggest decisions families have to make
