How-Tos

How To Get Your Appetite Back - A Caregiver's Guide to Helping a Loved One Eat More After Illness or Surgery

How To Get Your Appetite Back - A Caregiver's Guide to Helping a Loved One Eat More After Illness or Surgery

Posted by Chad Birt on Tue Aug 22 2023

After illness or surgery, many people find they no longer have as big of an appetite. This phenomenon affects people of all ages but is particularly common in seniors. Read More


How to Eat Healthily On a Budget

How to Eat Healthily On a Budget

Posted by Chad Birt on Thu Aug 24 2023

As a family caregiver, preparing nutritious meals and snacks is one of the easiest ways to support your loved one’s well-being. But with inflation soaring, clogged supply chains, and labor shortages, groceries keep getting more and more expensive. Read More


How to Help Low Blood Pressure

How to Help Low Blood Pressure

Posted by Chad Birt on Fri Aug 25 2023

Low blood pressure (hypotension) occurs when your blood pressure stays at below-normal levels for extended periods. It’s less common than high blood pressure (hypertension) but affects up to 30% of people ages 70 and older. Read More


How To Tell If Your Loved One’s Potassium Is Low

How To Tell If Your Loved One’s Potassium Is Low

Posted by Chad Birt on Tue Aug 29 2023

Potassium is an essential nutrient found in many fruits and vegetables. It plays a role in various bodily functions, including the regulation of muscle contractions, nerve signals, and kidney function. There’s even evidence that potassium can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attacks and stroke. Read More