By Nurse Next Door May 7, 2025
Many veterans face challenges with aging, chronic health conditions, or disabilities that make daily life more difficult. For these individuals, veterans home care programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Read More
By Nurse Next Door April 30, 2025
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder involving impairment of memory, thinking, and behavior. Over 55 million people suffer from dementia. Among these affected individuals, 60 to 70% of cases Read More
By Nurse Next Door April 30, 2025
Do you know that Americans spend over $100 billion a year on lower back pain-related healthcare? What if there is an inexpensive – or even free – way to alleviate Read More
By Nurse Next Door April 29, 2025
Getting older often means dealing with a whole new set of stresses – changes in income, loss of loved ones, and an overall decline in health and cognitive ability. All Read More
By Nurse Next Door April 29, 2025
Dementia is a neurological condition that involves a decline in memory and the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs). Alzheimer’s disease is one of the leading causes of Read More
By Nurse Next Door April 25, 2025
As we age, adopting a nutritious diet becomes crucial to maintain health, strength, and independence. Protein is one of the key nutrients that can help seniors develop immunity and improve Read More
By Nurse Next Door April 23, 2025
While suffering from a serious or terminal illness, understanding the difference between palliative care and hospice care is very crucial. While both of the services aim to relieve pain and Read More
By Nurse Next Door April 22, 2025
Knee replacement surgery is a common solution for severe arthritis, injuries, and other conditions affecting the knee joint. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, around 790,000 surgeries are Read More
By Nurse Next Door April 21, 2025
Do you know iron deficiency anemia is common among seniors? Normal iron levels in the body are very crucial for proper hemoglobin production and oxygen transport. Low levels of iron Read More
By Nurse Next Door April 18, 2025
Watching a loved one’s health decline due to dementia is heartbreaking, especially when it becomes clear they are nearing the final chapter of their life. Families often wonder what to Read More
