Tips For Caregivers

COPD and CHF are different conditions that can exacerbate each other. So, how do you care for someone with one or both conditions?

Have you recently had a stroke, and are now constantly exhausted? We have some tips for dealing with post-stroke fatigue.

Seniors with Alzheimer’s are at greater risk of injury-related falls. Fortunately, there are preventative measures that can help.

Are you caring for a senior who has recently suffered a fracture? Avoid a trip to the emergency room; here's how a medical house call can help

Adults over the age of 65 are at serious risk of major complications from the flu. So it's important to know how to prevent catching it or spreading it.

It seems like no matter how careful you are about your child’s health during flu season, they still somehow manage to bring home this nasty sickness.

When an elderly loved one has flu symptoms, it can be stressful and scary. Fortunately there are simple ways you can help.

Are you taking care of someone with an intellectual disability? If so, avoid the emergency room for these health issues and instead get care delivered.

Urinary tract infections are common among seniors with Alzheimer’s. Learn how to recognize the symptoms and some of the ways to prevent it.

Notice that bedside water bottle’s been full all day? Keep a lookout for these signs of dehydration in the elderly before health complications arise.

If you’re caring for someone who is struggling with alzheimers or dementia, you should keep an eye out for these common health concerns.

The demographics of family caregivers have changed greatly in recent years. What was once primarily a woman’s job is now often undertaken by many men.

In today’s busy world, women often take on many jobs for the family. Luckily, we’ve got some tips to help you manage your family's healthcare.

Dehydration is an ongoing threat for seniors with Alzheimer’s. Here are five strategies to keep your loved one hydrated and healthy.

There are a number of reasons why the elderly are particularly vulnerable to food poisoning. Here are some simple steps to keep most stomach bugs at bay.

Flu, fever, sinus infections, pneumonia and more are hitting seniors hard, fast and often. In-home urgent medical care can treat seniors right away!

Of the 40 million unpaid family caregivers in the U.S., roughly a quarter are millennials. Perhaps more interestingly, this group is incredibly diverse.

Learn more about the sixth most common cause of death in the U.S. and be prepared should you or a loved one be diagnosed.

Taking care of a loved one who is dying is no easy task. We’ve put together some tips to help you get through this with grace.

When the kids go back to school, it’s often just a matter of time before they bring home illnesses. We have some tips to help you prepare.

If you’re a caregiver for a loved one with health problems, you know you can use all the help you can get! Check out these handy apps.

Many parents pack everybody up in the car and head to the local emergency room. But there's a better way. DispatchHealth delivers on-demand urgent medical care.

If you’ve taken on the task of caring for a loved one who is sick or injured, it’s easy to get burned out. Fortunately, we have tips to help.