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Dysphagia

Pureed Foods For Adults in 2025

If you have recently undergone surgery or are recovering from a serious illness, you may find it necessary to eat a pureed food diet for some time. It is a viable alternative to a liquid or regular diet by giving your body the nutrition it needs, preventing weight loss, and giving your body the strength to heal. HPFY brings you the guide to eating pureed food for adults.

Alzheimer’s or Dementia

Managing Dementia and Incontinence

The psychological and social impacts of incontinence can be burdensome for family members and caregivers. It disrupts daily life, sleep patterns, outings, and even relationships and gets even worse when accompanied by dementia. Research states that Incontinence with dementia can be a precursor to loss of independence and nursing home admission in some cases. Learn all about dementia and incontinence at HPFY.

Diabetes Management

How To Lower Blood Sugar?

High blood sugar happens when glucose is not completely dissolved in the blood due to insufficient insulin or if the body is unable to use the insulin properly. High blood sugar levels (known as hyperglycemia) are also linked with diabetes. Learn 7 easy tips on how to lower blood sugar levels at home.

COPD

What Are The 4 Stages of COPD?

Chronic Pulmonary Obstructive Disease (COPD) is a long-term, chronic lung disease that progresses over time and is characterized by constant cough and shortness of breath. COPD is a severe respiratory illness, and you must have all the information about this condition. Find what are the 4 stages of COPD and how should you manage them.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

What You Should Know About Ulcerative Colitis

Understanding how and what ulcerative colitis is can help you manage this disorder since there’s no cure. The two primary causes of ulcerative colitis are inflammation due to an immune system response or family history/hereditary factors. We here at HPFY can explain ulcerative colitis and the steps you can take to put this disease into remission possibly.

Anxiety

Simple Ways To Calm An Anxiety Headache

Anxiety can also cause what is known as an anxiety headache. This can cause discomfort in your scalp, neck, and head. You may have tension headaches if you are constantly stressed or worried about something. Frequent tension headaches worsen the symptoms of anxiety. Learn 6 Simple ways to relieve an anxiety headache.

Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

5 Best SI Joint Pain Treatments

Sacroiliac pain joint pain is often misjudged as lower back pain, whereas in reality, the pain arises from a disturbance in the normal motion of the sacroiliac joint. The treatment options are focused on relieving pain and regaining normal motion of the joint. The preferred method is naturally non-surgical treatment unless the condition worsens. Learn all about the 5 best si joint pain treatment methods and get relief from excruciating hip pain.

Cardiovascular Health

10 Sneaky Signs of Heart Disease

Saying heart diseases are dangerous and complicated would be an understatement. Cardiovascular diseases were credited for about 697,000 deaths in the year 2020. One of the most common heart diseases is coronary artery disease. CAD can potentially lead to a heart attack. Experts suggest that adopting healthy life choices, regular exercise, and a balanced diet can curb the signs and symptoms of heart disease. But first, do you know what these 10 sneaky signs of heart disease that you must look out for are?

Cardiovascular Health

7 Tips On How To Lower Heart Rate

Our heart rate fluctuates with whatever we do. It increases when we engage in rigorous activity or when we are scared or excited and decreases when we calm down and rest. Our resting heart rate is considered the baseline and varies from person to person. However, if the resting heart rate is high, it could signal a problem with the body's normal functioning. Learn all about 7 easy ways to lower heart rate.

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Mental Well Being

10 Important Facts About Bipolar Disorder

While most of us have heard about it, do you know the facts about bipolar disorder? Many people who are diagnosed with bipolar disorder often experience other mental health conditions, such as anxiety and attention deficit disorders. READ MORE.

Diapers and Wipes Washcloths and Wipes

Adult Wipes vs. Baby Wipes vs. Wet Wipes: Which Ones Right?

Adult wipes or baby wipes or wet wipes are all the same…right? Not so!! What’s the difference? Aren’t they the same? We can give you information to help you decide which is right. READ MORE

Scooters Power Chairs

Scooter vs Power Wheelchair: Which Should You Choose

Wheelchairs and mobility scooters are both essential mobility aids that help those with limited mobility to move around. If you, like many, are confused and find it hard to differentiate between a scooter and a power wheelchair, this article is for you. READ MORE.

Patient Lift Slings

How to Choose the Best Lifting Sling for Patient Safety

Patient safety is important in both clinical and home settings. What should you consider when selecting a sling for maximum safety? What patient transfer sling do I need? What sling types are available? We can help. READ MORE

Making A Difference

10 Essential Anti-Aging Foods That Are Great For Your Skin

10 Essential Anti-Aging Foods That Are Great For Your Skin

Eye Aids Making A Difference

Viral vs Bacterial Pink Eye: What's The Difference?

Conjunctivitis is an eye infection that causes inflammation in the eye. In this article, we will discuss the difference between viral and bacterial pink eye. READ MORE.

Patient Safety

5 Best Sit-to-Stand Lifts

Because lifting and transferring patients manually can be physically demanding and dangerous for the caregiver or patient, sit-to-stand patient lifts can provide comfort and peace of mind. With so many products available, how do you know which is the right sit-to-stand patient lift for your situation? HPFY has narrowed it down to the five best sit-to-stand lifts. READ MORE.

Mental Well Being

How to Recognize Seasonal Depression in Family and Friends

Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a specific type of depression. By recognizing SAD in family and friends, you can help them rise above this issue and make the holiday season and winter months much easier and maybe even more joyful. READ MORE.

Wound Management

Toe Amputation Recovery: Tips for Wound Care at Home

Recovering from a toe amputation can be difficult. How do I care for this type of wound? How long is toe amputation recovery time? We can give you some tips and information you need. READ MORE

Patient Safety Best Patient Care Supplies

7 Essential Safe Lifting Tips for Caregivers

We have all had a situation where we have lifted something that we thought we could manage that turned out to be just the opposite. This is something always to be aware of when providing care. It is imperative to follow proper lifting techniques, which are crucial for caregivers to prevent injury to themselves and those that they are caring for. Here are 7 safe lifting tips for caregivers. READ MORE.

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