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...
by hcstraightup | Oct 24, 2019 | Caregiver, Dementia, General Aging, Parkinson's, Stroke
At Healthcare Straight Up one of our specialties is home modification. We have advised and counseled many clients on simple and large changes to their homes. Often times having a professional take a look can be a quick way to make appropriate and safe changes to the...
by hcstraightup | Oct 23, 2019 | Dementia, General Aging, Stroke
Aphasia (the loss of ability to understand or express speech) from a stroke results from brain damage in the language center and can often be a challenging condition to overcome. This can result in an increased risk of depression, frustration and behaviors as a result...
by hcstraightup | Oct 23, 2019 | Dementia, General Aging, Parkinson's, Stroke
It’s less than a week away from Christmas. You still haven’t bought your aging parent a gift and you have absolutely no idea what to get them. Not to mention you are absolutely exhausted from caring for them day and night. Here are a few gift ideas that...
by hcstraightup | Oct 23, 2019 | Caregiver, Dementia, General Aging, Parkinson's, Stroke
Whenever someone says that they’re in pain or that they have a headache, our typical response is to take a pain reliever or some sort of medicine. However there are good and bad effects of medication, as well as complications of medications that interact with other...
