By Nurse Next Door April 21, 2026
Do you know that adults should not consume more than 2,300 mg of sodium daily, which is equivalent to 1 teaspoon of salt? If you want to help your parents Read More
By Nurse Next Door April 1, 2026
For many seniors and their families, the realities of getting older often mean that they need to accept professional support. But the type of care they need can vary, depending Read More
By Nurse Next Door March 13, 2026
It’s estimated that up to 1 million people in the US may be living with an ostomy. It is a surgically created opening in the body, usually somewhere along the Read More
By Nurse Next Door March 10, 2026
Do you know that approximately 63 million family caregivers are providing care for their loved ones? But as rewarding and meaningful as that is, it comes with significant challenges. Caregivers Read More
By Nurse Next Door February 13, 2026
Do you know that up to 1 million people in the US are living with an ostomy? An ostomy is an opening in your body – apart from the normal Read More
By Nurse Next Door February 12, 2026
According to Harvard Health, two out of every three seniors in the US need assistance with one or more daily activities, such as personal hygiene, getting dressed, cooking, or maintaining Read More
By Nurse Next Door February 9, 2026
Over 24 million family caregivers are supporting seniors in the US. Many families struggle with the decision of whether or not to start home care for their senior loved one. Read More
By Nurse Next Door January 20, 2026
Do you know that 1 in 3 seniors has diabetes, and over 60% of the population is hypertensive by the age of 60? Diabetes is in itself a major risk Read More
By Nurse Next Door January 14, 2026
Research indicates that 1 in 4 seniors in the United States face malnourishment. As we age, food starts to affect our bodies differently. Something we could eat in our 40s Read More
By Nurse Next Door December 22, 2025
Around 90% of seniors in the US live with at least one chronic illness, such as arthritis, diabetes, asthma, or heart disease. Chronic disease creates several challenges, including managing symptoms, Read More
