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Exercises for lower back pain for seniors

1. 5 Best Exercises for Lower Back Pain for Seniors

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

tai chi for seniors

2. How Tai Chi Helps Seniors Reduce Stress and Improve Mental Clarity

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

Palliative Care vs Hospice Care

3. Palliative Care vs Hospice Care: Myths, Facts, and What Families Should Know

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

pain after knee replacement

4. How In-Home Post-Op Care Can Help Reduce Pain After Knee Replacement

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

infusion therapy

5. All you need to know about Iron Infusion

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

orthopedic home care

6. Tips for Faster Orthopedic Recovery at Home

By Nurse Next Door April 2, 2025

Recovering from orthopedic surgery or an injury takes time, but the right home care services can make a big difference. Whether it’s a knee replacement, an ACL repair, or a Read More

Palliative Care at Home

7. Understanding Palliative Care at Home

By Nurse Next Door April 2, 2025

Palliative care focuses on relieving the symptoms and stress associated with a severe, chronic, or life-limiting illness. This type of care aims to improve the patient’s quality of life and Read More

Home Care Providers in Vienna

8. Best 5 Home Care Providers in Vienna

By Nurse Next Door April 2, 2025

Do you know that around 87% of seniors in the US want to age in place instead of a nursing home or assisted living facility? The key to improving your Read More

Post-Operative Care at Home

9. 5 Steps to Ensure a Smooth Transition to Post-Operative Care at Home

By Nurse Next Door February 28, 2025

Recovering from surgery does not end when a patient leaves the hospital. Proper post-operative care plays a major role in preventing complications and ensuring a smooth recovery. Transitioning from the Read More

in-home nurse care

10. Why Skilled Nursing at Home is the Future of Senior Healthcare

By Nurse Next Door February 27, 2025

Skilled nursing at home is a healthcare option that brings professional medical care directly to seniors in the comfort of their own homes. It involves trained nurses, including Registered Nurses Read More