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How to Deal with Caregiver Burnout

Caregiver burnout is no joke; it is as real as it gets. The physical and emotional stress can make it hard to care for a loved one or client. Burnout is a state of mental and physical exhaustion, often accompanied by a change in attitude. It can cause emotional fluctuations and make a positive and caring person feel negative and detached. Here are 7 ways to deal with caregiver burnout.

Making A Difference

Independent Living – 7 Things to Consider

Independent living residences are designed to make life easier for seniors and have become very popular in recent years. If you have been thinking about independent living for yourself or a loved one, we have everything you need to consider before deciding.

Summer Season

Take a Hike – 5 Things To Bring Along

One of the best things about warmer weather is that it brings us out of the house. If you live in an area that experiences cold winters like me, the first crocus that pops through the ground is an excuse to be outside. But the great outdoors can bring a whole other series of issues. Read More.

Elderly

7 Essential Bathroom Equipment for the Elderly

Physical challenges coupled with a dangerous environment increase the risk of falls among the elderly. Though bruises and fractures are common, thousands of seniors die from falls and injuries sustained in the bathroom. As a result, many seniors become reluctant to use the restroom. Fortunately, there are ways to make the bathroom easier and safer to use. Special bathroom equipment designed for seniors can reduce the risk of falls and increase independence.

Winter Season

Winter Safety Tips: Keeping Our Seniors Safe This Winter

Aging makes us more vulnerable to many things, especially in the winter. Cold temperatures, such as hypothermia (low body temperature), frostbite, and falls, challenge seniors. Senior citizens can lose body heat much faster than younger adults and are often unaware of lost body heat, which can be very dangerous. Hypothermia, or a body temperature of 95 degrees Fahrenheit or lower, can cause health problems.

Making A Difference

A Primer on Biofeedback Therapy

Biofeedback is a therapy to measure your body’s response to key functions with the help of sensors. This information helps you learn more about how your body works, gives you control over body functions, and insights into health conditions. Learn all about biofeedback therapy at HPFY.

Making A Difference

5 Ways to Rethink Your New Year's Resolutions

If achieving that goal was easy, the magazines you see while standing in line at the grocery store wouldn't be taunting you with the same attention-grabbing headlines year after year: “NEW YEAR, NEW BODY!” “DROP 2 SIZES BY VALENTINE’S DAY!”, “RING IN THE NEW YEAR & LOSE 10 LBS EVERY WEEK!” Those magazines are known as an impulse buy, something that you didn't necessarily go into the store to purchase, and they are designed to attract the attention of a captive audience. There's not much you can do while you're waiting there in line, but if that headline speaks to you, you will put that magazine in your cart.

Making A Difference

6 Stress Busters For A Happy Holiday Season

Stress always seems to mount during the holiday season. While it should sound like fun to decorate your home, bake some holiday treats, or make plans to see family and friends, let's face it, these all add to the things we do every day, which makes everything that much more stressful. So, what can we do to make the holidays the most wonderful time of the year?

FSA

Top 5 FSA Eligible Breathing Tools

Any balance left in an FSA at year’s end goes back to the employer. In some cases, you can carry forward some funds to the following year. HPFY hosts a wide variety of FSA-approved medical equipment. We also accept the FSA Debit card. Here are some of the top FSA-approved respiratory product suggestions:

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Thumb Braces and Splints Wrist Braces

5 Best De Quervain's Tenosynovitis Splint

Repetitive movements can cause many problems; one such is De Quervain Tenosynovitis (informally known as Mommy’s Thumb). It is a common condition that affects the tendons of the wrist. A brace is the most sought-after and effective method to deal with this condition. But which one should you consider? To help you find the right one, here are 5 of the best De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis Splints available. READ MORE.

Enteral Feeding Tubes

Home Enteral Nutrition: What Is It & How Does It Help You

Home enteral nutrition is also known as tube feeding within the comfort of your own home. It helps provide nutrition to a person who is unable to eat or drink in a conventional way. READ More.

Elderly

10 Chronic Health Conditions That Can Develop as We Age

Aging can be accompanied by chronic health conditions. What are common chronic health conditions? Can I prevent them? We can give you information that is important. READ MORE

GERD

5 Over-the-Counter Acid Reflux Medicine to Calm Your Upset Stomach

Heart burn can dull your spirits and cause severe discomfort. Find 5 best over-the-counter acid reflux medicines to calm your upset stomach. READ MORE.

Vitamin Supplements

8 Health Dangers of Low Vitamin D Levels

Vitamin D is important for our body, & deficiency can lead to various health issues. Here are 8 dangers of low vitamin D levels you must know about.

Menopause

Managing 5 Common Signs & Symptoms Perimenopause

As women approach menopause they can encounter the signs and symptoms of perimenopause. What exactly is perimenopause? How do I manage this? We can give you valuable information. READ MORE

Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoid Cream 101- Uses, Benefits, and Product Suggestions

Hemorrhoid creams may seem unnecessary, but given the prevalence of hemorrhoids, having these creams handy can help. READ MORE.

Whiplash

7 Product for At-Home Whiplash Treatment

Clinical treatment for whiplash is great but for better results at home treatment may be required. How do I treat whiplash at home? What will I need? We can give you some information. READ MORE

Diapers and Briefs

How To Change An Adult Diaper

Whether you are a certified caregiver or caring for a family member, understanding how to change an adult diaper is of utmost importance. To understand the diaper-changing process and find answers to your questions about caring for an adult with incontinence READ MORE.

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