A stroke is a sudden interruption of the blood supply in the brain. A stroke can either be caused by a blockage in the blood vessels in the brain — ischemic — or can be caused by the blood vessels in the brain, bleeding into the brain — hemorrhagic. Strokes cause damage to the part…
Read MoreRespite care is a unique, very important, kind of care that is offered to unpaid caretakers for emergency or planned breaks. It is estimated that 75 percent of care that is provided to the elderly or disabled is provided by their family members. Approximately 44 million American caregivers provide more than 37 billion hours…
Read MoreIf you are like the one in six Americans that have an aging loved one that you are the primary caregiver for, no matter how much you love them, it can be overwhelming at times. Whether they live in your home or you take care of them in their home, when you become a caregiver…
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