While many residents of Mt. Vernon and elsewhere generally like the idea of hospice care, not everyone wants to know how the whole process works. That kind of goes with a general reluctance with death that our society has. The team at Above and…
It’s common, among those unfamiliar with the different types of dementia, to think they’re all the same, including Alzheimer’s disease. But researchers into dementias want residents of Cedar Rapids and elsewhere to understand the distinctions, including which one is more…
When discussing occupational therapy, some people may think the term only refers to getting people back to work. But residents of Dubuque and elsewhere may be interested in knowing that it can also help those receiving palliative care. The team at Above and Beyond…
Many medical professionals worry about how to help kids with their asthma, but not everyone realizes that some seniors in Maquoketa and elsewhere may also need some guidance, including those who may be receiving hospice care. Some people with asthma…
Is stress always a bad thing to residents of Maquoketa and elsewhere, including those receiving hospice care? Not always. In some situations, stress can make people more alert, more energized and feel more alive. But in other circumstances, stress is, well, stressful,…
Our culture has no end of tales of courage and ultimate sacrifice, where someone goes out in a blaze of glory and makes their death worth something. Thankfully, few residents of Manchester and elsewhere receiving palliative care will have the…
If you ask someone if there’s anything you can do for them, residents of Cedar Rapids and elsewhere likely won’t tell you one big thing most everyone appreciates: someone to listen to them. This is especially true with people receiving…
Though many residents of Cedar Rapids and elsewhere generally know that strokes are dangerous, potentially disabling, and sometimes require extra end of life care measures, fewer people are familiar with how and why they take place. Above and Beyond Home Health Care is always…
It’s not news that residents of Dubuque and elsewhere should be getting more exercise, whether they’re receiving hospice care or traditional care. But what is news is a recent discovery why this is so important. Doctors, trainers, other wellness pros, and even various government…
One of the fastest growing groups in our country is our veterans, and they’re also a population that is facing a high amount of challenges. Veterans can be found at all levels of our society, from someone in Mount Vernon or elsewhere…