by hcstraightup | Apr 15, 2020 | Caregiver, Dementia, General Aging
You’ve heard it all your life. Brush your teeth at least twice per day and don’t forget to floss. The same is true even if we lose all our teeth and wear dentures. If you don’t have your natural teeth, you still must brush your gums and your...
by hcstraightup | Mar 25, 2020 | Caregiver, Dementia, Teletherapy
Technology…it’s everywhere. There is hardly anything you have to leave your house for these days, and now therapy sessions are included in that category. The wave of future healthcare is moving rapidly towards telehealth, including online therapy....
by hcstraightup | Oct 30, 2019 | Caregiver, Stroke
With the risk for stroke increasing as we age, and the prevalence of stroke being the 5th leading cause of death in the US, knowing the signs of a stroke is as important as ever! If you are experiencing these symptoms, then there’s no time for messing around!...
by hcstraightup | Oct 30, 2019 | Caregiver, Stroke
People who experience even a mild stroke can have behavioral changes. Though this doesn’t mean that everyone who has a stroke has behavior changes. For instance, you might notice that your loved just seems a little “off” or acts different than they used...
by hcstraightup | Oct 30, 2019 | Caregiver, Stroke
If your loved one has even a small amount of movement in their hand that was a affected by their stroke it is important to constantly encourage that movement. Heard the phrase, “If you don’t use it, you lose it”? Well, It Is True! Although your number one resource...
by hcstraightup | Oct 30, 2019 | Caregiver, Diabetes, General Aging, Stroke
The Many Benefits of Exercise: Why You Should Start Exercising Today For most people exercising is a concept that they know they need to do but maybe have spent a little less time on the why. If you have a little more knowledge of the many benefits of exercise, you...
