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
By Nurse Next Door December 8, 2025
Do you know that 90% of Americans 65 years and older take at least one medication to manage their health? In fact, the average senior takes over four prescription drugs Read More
By Nurse Next Door December 5, 2025
Do you know that over 62 million Americans are enrolled in Medicare? For seniors and individuals with disabilities, Medicare is often their primary lifeline to healthcare. However, accessing your Medicare Read More
By Nurse Next Door December 3, 2025
Christmas get-togethers are filled with kids running around, adults frantically trying to get the food ready, and everyone swept up in the annual holiday rush. Meanwhile, you’ll often see seniors Read More
By Nurse Next Door December 1, 2025
Many seniors admit that they frequently make mistakes with medication management. Imagine a senior living independently while taking five or six medicines daily with differing doses and schedules. One missed Read More
