Caregiver Resources

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 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

What To Do For Gestational Diabetes

Posted by Chad Birt on Tue Aug 22 2023

Gestational diabetes is one of the most common pregnancy-related complications, affecting 2%-10% of all U.S. pregnancies, according to the CDC. During pregnancy, the placenta releases hormones that affect the way the body uses insulin –– a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar.Read More

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