Caregiver Resources

Physical Therapy: A Complete Guide

Posted by Brianna Maguire on Fri Oct 14 2022

Providing care for someone with physical therapy comes with unique challenges. Physical therapy is designed to help you complete everyday tasks, support walking, posture and balance, and takes into account your own personal goals for how you’d like to feel. Read More

7 Physical Therapy Exercises You Can Do At Home

Posted by Brianna Maguire on Fri Oct 14 2022

At-home physical therapy exercises can support a large range of mobility and don’t require you to be physically fit to start - many of these can be done sitting in a chair or a bed, or while using equipment you likely already have in your home. Read More

Do-Not-Resuscitate: What Is It and How Does It Work?

Posted by Sophie Bebeau on Thu Oct 13 2022

If you are a patient, family member, or caregiver of someone with an advanced or chronic illness or someone nearing the end of their life, then you have probably heard the phrase "Do Not Resuscitate" or "DNR." If you haven't heard this term before, don't worry: it’s not something most people need to think about regularly. Still, because it can be so important for people who are seriously ill and may need CPR one day, here's what you need to know about DNRs.Read More

How to Identify (and Manage) UTI Symptoms in Elderly Patients

Posted by Chad Birt on Wed Oct 12 2022

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect people from all walks of life, but they’re especially common in individuals 65 and older. If you’re a family caregiver who looks after someone in this demographic, it’s crucial you know how to spot the signs of a potential problem. Start here:Read More