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Home Health Care & You
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- The Connection Between Carbohydrates and Alzheimer’s
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Caregiver Resources
- The Connection Between Carbohydrates and Alzheimer’s
- The Well Spouse
- Tech Tools for Caregivers
- The Working Caregiver: Quitting Work for Caregiving
- Long-Term Care Insurance: The Basics
- 5 Tips to Manage Medications
- What's New in Health Care?
- Memory Loss: Alzheimer's vs. Dementia
- A Caregiver's Health Checklist
- Dealing with the “Gross Stuff”
- The Right Way to Use Medical Websites
- The Working Caregiver: Family Responsibility Discrimination
- Beating the Mid-Winter Blues
- QUIZ: What’s Your Caregiving Style?
- Artificial Light and Depression: Are You at Risk?
- Unhappy Holidays
- How to Handle Inappropriate Behavior
- The Working Caregiver: Productivity and Presenteeism
- Dealing with Anticipatory Grief
- When Friends Pull Away
- When Your Loved One Can't Communicate
- The Working Caregiver: Should You Quit Your Job?
- Doing It All Yourself: When Siblings Don't Pull Their Weight
- How to Reduce Holiday Stress
- Hospice: The Unspoken Option
- Caregiving as an Only Child
- 5 Indispensable Items for Caregivers
- For Better or Worse
- The Working Caregiver: How to Talk to Your Boss
- A Family Affair: After a Parent Moves In
- Talking About Depression
- A Healthy Approach to Managing Stress
- Five Tips for Safer Recovery
- A Family Affair: Before a Parent Moves In
- Aging: Media vs. Real Life
- The Working Caregiver: Coping with Resentful Colleagues
- Positive Thinking and Health
- Social Media for Caregivers
- Coming Home to Worry
- My Kid Just Wants to Be Normal
- Why Caregivers Avoid Getting Help
- Managing Multiple Diagnoses
- The Calcium Connection
- Bone Health 101
- Medical Factors and Falls Risk
- The Inconveniences of Aging
- Reduce Inflammation with the Right Diet
- He Doesn't Recognize Me
- Knowing When It’s Time to Get Your Parent Help
- Freshen Your Home for Better Health
- Perfect Gifts for Caregivers
- Taking Meds Safely
- Warding Off the Holiday Blues
- Preserve Family Memories as You Make Them
- Break Time for Caregivers
- Flavorful Pumpkin Bisque Soup
- The Power of Pets
- Enhance Memory with Fall Foods
- Secrets to Staying Sharp
- Strong Foundations
- VNSNY Remembers September 11
- Sleep and Immunity
- Medical Websites for Multiple Needs
- Creating a Vital Information Folder
- Stay Healthy in City Heat
- Taking Steps to Improve Apartment Living
- Summer Travel with Seniors
- The Art of Caring
- Dealing with Dementia: The Frustration of Forgetfulness
- Long Term Home Health Care: The Basics
- Profiles in Caregiving
- A Caregiver's Emergency Guide
- Is Hospice Care the Right Option?
- Making the Transition from Hospital to Home
- 10 Tips for a Healthier Heart
- Medical Equipment: The Basics
- Home is Where the Hope Is
- Preventing Winter Accidents
- 10 Cooking Tips for Caregivers
- Appreciating the Holidays Under Any Circumstances
- Safety-Proof Your Parents' Bathroom
- Check-up Checklists: For You and Your Parent
- Dealing with Unsupportive Siblings
- 5 Ways to Cope with Caregiving Stress
- Home Health Care: A Beginner's Guide
- Parentgiving.com: Home Health Care Resources at Your Fingertips
- Medicare: The Basics
Quick Tips
- Tips for Taking Medication
- Preventing Trips and Falls
- Reducing Asthma Risks
- Balancing Work & Caregiving
- Healthy Pregnancy
- Avoiding Caregiver Burnout
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Living with Pulmonary Disease
Learning to deal with pulmonary disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), can be challenging because of the many details that require extra care and attention. These include taking medications properly, making adjustments to your lifestyle, and monitoring your symptoms closely. VNSNY can help you better understand COPD and handle your condition at home so you can get it under control and prevent complications from developing.
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For more information on how VNSNY can help you manage pulmonary disease, including COPD, click here.
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