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When one hears the phrase “speech therapy,” it can seem a little odd at first. After all, don’t most of us know how to speak? Therapy is simply a way of treating diseases or conditions – in this case, conditions that affect a person’s ability to communicate, eat, and even swallow. Here are some ways…

Stress Awareness Month If you experience stress in your own life – like most of us do – or you know other people who are stressed, you should take the time to make a positive change. This could include getting involved with events or simply talking to those around you about this important subject. Stress Awareness Month is…

What Can Occupational Therapy Really Do? Do you have a parent who is struggling to complete daily tasks on their own? Maybe you have tried to help them, but your strategies just don’t seem to be effective?  One of the toughest parts of the aging process is losing the ability to do things that once…

Let’s Spring Clean Your Health! With milder temperatures, more sun, and wildlife sprouting everywhere, the arrival of spring in and of itself can put an extra kick in your step. It’s a time of possibility, a time to take stock of the habits that might be holding you back from being who you want to…

Got Brain Fog? It’s a Thing… Are you struggling to tackle simple projects or feel like it’s hard to organize your thoughts? If yes, then you could be one of the millions experiencing “brain fog” – a byproduct of chronic stress that has dramatically increased over the past year. Other symptoms of brain fog include:…

Cold Weather Safety Older Adults If you are like most people, you feel cold every now and then during the winter. What you may not know is that just being really cold can make you very sick. Older adults can lose body heat fast—faster than when they were young. Changes in your body that come…

February is American Heart Month Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. To prevent heart disease and increase awareness of its effects, Stay Well Home Health is participating in American Heart Month. You can make healthy changes to lower your risk of developing heart disease. Controlling and preventing risk…

Smart Technology for Seniors and Families If you’re living with dementia or know someone who is, then this is for you! We are going to talk about different technology that can help with different aspects of daily life for those who are living with or caring for someone with dementia. Smart Care Technology is data-collecting…

Holiday Health Tips For some health care workers and caregivers, the holidays can be a joyful time when spirits are lighter. It feels good to care for loved ones and enjoy time together, celebrating with family traditions. But for many the holidays also bring added stress—an already busy caregiver finds there’s, even more, to do…

Happy Thanksgiving As marching bands prepare to take to the streets of Chicago and New York as part of the biggest and best Thanksgiving Day Parades, we decided to dig up a few fun facts about Thanksgiving! Do you know what was served at the first Thanksgiving? How about how many calories are consumed on average on…