Migraine: How it's diagnosed and what that means
Tricep workouts you can do at home
Mindfulness practices to reduce stress and improve focus
Overweight and taking blood pressure medications: Study finds it's a trend that's working
Men might be more likely than women to rely on their doctors when making health care decisions
Bird dog exercise for your core: How to do it safely
Gout and heart disease: What's the connection?
Hearing loss in noisy environments
Hyaluronic acid for skin: Benefits, how to use it, and side effects
Weight cycling linked to increased muscle loss
Resources to find a medical wingman
You can hire a number of different types of health care professionals to help you navigate the health care system.
For a little help, such as getting you to and from a doctor appointment or pharmacy, or doing all of that plus helping you shower and dress, you might need a home care aide (or "home companion"), a personal care attendant (PCA), or a licensed certified nursing assistant (CNA). The Family Caregiver Alliance offers guidance and many resources to help connect you to the right expert.
If you need a lot of help, such as someone to develop and manage your care plan, you might need the assistance of an Aging Life Care Professional (formerly called a geriatric care manager) or a patient or health care advocate.
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Migraine: How it's diagnosed and what that means
Tricep workouts you can do at home
Mindfulness practices to reduce stress and improve focus
Overweight and taking blood pressure medications: Study finds it's a trend that's working
Men might be more likely than women to rely on their doctors when making health care decisions
Bird dog exercise for your core: How to do it safely
Gout and heart disease: What's the connection?
Hearing loss in noisy environments
Hyaluronic acid for skin: Benefits, how to use it, and side effects
Weight cycling linked to increased muscle loss
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