Category: Health & Wellness

When stress builds up, panic attacks can hit out of the blue. Some never experience them, others get trapped in a cycle of them. Family caregivers are prone to anxiety and panic attacks due to the constant demands of care. They’re hard to stop.

Arthritis is a series of health conditions that lead to pain in the joints. Osteoarthritis is the form you probably see your mom dealing with.

Irritable bowel syndrome, also known as IBS, is a common health issue. Up to 45 million people throughout the United States live with the condition, and hundreds of thousands are diagnosed each year.

There are 26 bones and 33 joints in each of your aging relative’s feet. Not to mention the 120 muscles, ligaments, nerves, and tendons. So, it’s no wonder that things can go wrong, causing pain and making it hard for them to do some of their normal activities. 

Shingles, caused by the same virus as the one that triggers chickenpox in children, is a temporary condition that can cause extreme pain and illness and is usually associated with blistering rash on the torso.

As a family caregiver, it is important to note that recovery from a stroke can be long and challenging.

Heart failure affects nearly six million adults throughout the United States. Contributing to more than 10% of deaths throughout the nation each year, heart failure does not mean that the heart has stopped working or stopped beating.

How close are you with your dad? As you get older and take a job and raise a family, it can make it harder to find time to see him. This is where things can go wrong.