Did you know that as many as one in four Americans are family caregivers who provide support to a family member with a medical condition or disability? While caregiving can be a necessary and rewarding experience, it can easily lead to caregiver burnout. Keep reading to learn more about caregiver burnout symptoms and ways to…
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Skilled nursing care is likely the best place to recover from knee replacement surgery. By nature, skilled nursing care has licensed nurses available 24 hours a day, includes important therapeutic devices, like physical and occupational therapy, and provides the structured support you or your loved ones need to regain health and mobility. Haven Health offers…
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As you age, it can become difficult to find ways to boost natural energy. Staying on top of your health, regularly seeing your doctor, and considering looking into the dietitian role in skilled nursing facilities can all help you find ways to get an energy boost. In the meantime, keep reading to learn about the…
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Having your spouse move into memory care can be one of the most bittersweet moments of life. While you may have lived together for many years and separation can be difficult, your spouse may finally be getting the care they need. However, it can be difficult to tell how often visiting is good for your…
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Maintaining mobility as we age doesn’t have to be a slog. There are many exercises that can help seniors maintain their mobility that are fun, engaging, and help the body remain supple, well balanced, and strong. Good mobility can even help seniors live more healthily and independently as they age. Today, we’ll look at a…
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One of the most important goals and achievements for elderly adults is maintaining independence. As we age, our bodies, minds, and overall faculties can decline, making quotidian tasks, such as driving, cooking a meal, and even eating and bathing, much more difficult. Keeping the ability to perform these activities is key to living independently. When…
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According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), a 2025 research study suggests that as many as 42% of people over the age of 55 will eventually develop dementia. This means you should be prepared to notice if your loved one is beginning to experience dementia by learning the three stages of dementia, and how…
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Maintaining the proper balance of minerals in the blood becomes both increasingly important and increasingly difficult as we age. The minerals in our bodies regulate many important bodily functions, and among the most crucial minerals we need is potassium. Potassium is an electrolyte, meaning it carries an electrical charge. These electrical charges play an essential…
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As our parents age, our time left with them grows shorter each day. A great way to use this time productively and happily is by scheduling fun activities that both of you like, and importantly, can connect through. As people age, their needs for connection don’t diminish, while opportunities to do so become limited by…
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Chronic conditions are long-term illnesses that require ongoing management. Unfortunately, they tend to increase, both in severity and occurrence, as we age. These long-lasting illnesses can impact daily routines, independence, and quality of life. However, with proper treatment, most conditions can be managed successfully with professional help. At Haven Health, we offer numerous treatment options…
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