Caregiving

7 Tips for Choosing a Home Health Aide

Posted by Chad Birt on Thu Nov 11 2021

If you care for someone who requires daily monitoring and assistance, you may have thought about partnering with a home health aide. A home health aide can provide around-the-clock care, freeing up time for you to work, run errands, or do other necessary tasks.See tips to choose the right one.

Incontinence in Winter

Posted by Chad Birt on Thu Nov 18 2021

The winter season is a time for hot chocolate, holiday decorations, and family get-togethers. But for those with urinary incontinence, cold weather can also mean more frequent trips to the bathroom, increased leakage, and a loss of bladder control.Read the tips.

How to Choose a CPAP Mask for Any Sleep Position

Posted by Chad Birt on Wed Oct 27 2021

You've been diagnosed with sleep apnea and have a prescription from your primary care physician. Now, all you need is a CPAP machine and a mask. But how do you choose a CPAP mask? And what factors should you consider before making a decision?Read More

A Beginner's Guide to CPAP Cleaning

Posted by Chad Birt on Tue Oct 19 2021

Foul odors, allergies, and premature equipment breakdown. These are just some of the issues continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) users face when they fail to clean their machines regularly. If you were recently diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea and are still learning the ropes, we've created this beginner's guide to CPAP cleaning.Read the guide.