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It May Be Time to Update Your Therapy Supplies

It’s a crazy time of year. Making shopping lists, decorating, baking and preparing for household guests consumes a majority of our attention. With these exciting holiday preparations, it is hard to find the time to get the important things taken care of in a timely manner.

If you’re a CPAP user who has a surplus of FSA funds to use by the end of the year, now may be a good time to update your therapy supplies. We...

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These Steps Can Help You Determine How Often to Visit

Older Americans often struggle with loneliness in assisted living, and their younger family members often juggle the desire to spend time with them with the demands of their daily lives. How do you strike a balance? Try going through these steps in order to help you determine the right amount of visits to your family.

Communicate and Set Standards

This is unknown territory for both of you. Because of this, it may...

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Know When It's Time for a Difficult Conversation

It’s not easy for anyone to watch their parents grow older, and it can be even harder to know when it’s actually time to have the talk with them about their ability to remain independent. CarePro Home Health would like to offer you the following signs that it’s time to have that difficult conversation:

Driving

Several things can impact an elderly person’s ability to drive, including poor eyesight...

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Sleep Apnea Side-Effects: How Dangerous are They?

June is associated with Father’s Day, which is why it’s no surprise that it’s also designated as Men’s Health Month. With that in mind, we’d like to focus on one health condition that affects men more than women—sleep apnea.

There are several different types of sleep apnea, but they have similar outcomes—the airway becomes blocked periodically, leading you to wake up briefly to breathe....

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Get to Gardening With These Tips

Are you 55 years or older? Do you like to garden? You’re not alone! According to the National Gardening Association, your age group contains the largest number of hobby gardeners.

Unfortunately, this wonderful pastime can often be hampered by arthritis, a condition that largely affects your age group. Since May is Arthritis Awareness Month, CarePro Health Services would like to offer you these four tips on gardening when you have this...

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Have You Heard of SoClean?

Dishwashers, Roombas and self-cleaning litter boxes all have one thing in common: they’re there to keep you from having to do chores you either don’t like or don’t have the time to perform. But did you know there’s also a product on the market that automatically cleans your CPAP machine and supplies? Today, we’d like to talk about the SoClean® CPAP Cleaner and Sanitizer.

Made by Better Rest Solutions, the SoClean...

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Stay Safe & On the Go With These Tips

While accidents aren’t a common occurrence for mobility scooters, there’s always the risk that one may take place. That’s why you should take the proper precautions to ensure that you and your mobility scooter remain safe. CarePro Health Services is here to offer some tips on how to do so:

1. Be visible.

Mobility scooters come in a wide range of bright colors, but even that’s not enough for everyone to see...

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Are You Making Smart Choices?

A healthy diet and lifestyle, along with making smart healthcare decisions, can be a pathway to a healthier heart. Your family history can have some impact on your chances of heart disease, but there are some simple steps one can follow that, if you stick to them, can offer long-term heart-health benefits.

The American Heart Association notes that a heart-healthy diet should include:

A variety of fruits and vegetables Whole grains Low-fat...

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It's American Heart Month!

February is a time of year when we see hearts everywhere. That may be why it’s designated as American Heart Month. Every year, one in four deaths are caused by cardiovascular disease. That’s why CarePro would like to spread awareness about these conditions by debunking these five myths about heart health:

Myth 1: Bypass will fix it.

While bypass surgery can relieve chest pain and improve your quality of life, it cannot cure atherosclerosis...

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Fall Asleep Faster and Sleep Better.

Nearly one in five people suffer from occasional insomnia. If you are someone that has occasional insomnia, these tips might help you get to sleep faster and sleep more soundly:

Starting four to six hours before going to bed, avoid coffee, tea and other stimulants. Avoid smoking before bedtime or during the night. Avoid heavy meals and spicy foods right before bedtime. Get physical exercise during the day, but avoid exercise right...

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