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Non-Gift Ideas for Older Adults

December 11, 2023 — If you’ve ever asked your loved ones what gifts they’d like, you’ve probably heard something along the lines of, “You don’t need to get me anything at all.” This can make the gift-giving process a little more challenging, especially if you’re trying to find the perfect gift for the older adults in your life. They... Read More

Avoiding Package Scams

December 1, 2023 — With the holidays approaching, many of us are making plans to send gifts or homemade baked goods to far-away friends and family. After all, nothing says “I’m thinking of you” like a package from a loved one. But the United States Postal Service warns that scammers are also busy this time of year, targeting both... Read More

Adaptive Clothing: Comfort and Style for Every Body

November 16, 2023 — We have come a long way in recognizing the needs and rights of Americans with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act, passed in July of 1990, enshrined into law that equal access for people with disabilities is a matter of civil rights. With one in four people in the United States having a disability, more... Read More

Veterans Day Moment of Silence November 11, 2023

November 7, 2023 — On November 11, Resilience Home Health will be joining the Veterans Day national moment of silence at 1:11 p.m. Central Standard time to thank Veterans for their service and to honor their contributions and sacrifices for our national security. Veterans Day was established to recognize and honor all those who have served in the United... Read More

Grieving Your Health After a Diagnosis

October 18, 2023 — A lot changes when someone receives a diagnosis of a serious health condition or disability. There may be changes to a person’s physical abilities, daily life, career, or long-term plans. There’s no wrong way to feel about a big change in one’s health, and complex emotions are expected. It’s important to acknowledge that people may... Read More

Falls Prevention Awareness

September 21, 2023 — Falls Prevention Awareness is a national health campaign observed as fall begins to increase awareness around falls health and injury prevention. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other falls research: More than one out of four Americans age 65+ falls each year. Falls are the leading cause of fatal... Read More

Practicing Mindfulness

September 12, 2023 — You’ve probably heard about practicing mindfulness before but what exactly does it mean? In short, mindfulness means that you’re focusing on being rooted in the present moment. It sounds simple enough. But just like any skill, learning to be mindful takes practice and patience. Purpose of Mindfulness Overall, the idea behind mindfulness is being actively... Read More

The Ultimate Social Influencer? Grandparents.

August 30, 2023 — The poet Odgen Nash joked, “When grandparents enter the door, discipline flies out the window.” We often think of grandparents spoiling their grandchildren, loading them up with sugar just in time to return them to their parents as hyperactivity sets in. But the truth is, grandparents play an important role to the younger generations. In... Read More

AgeTech 101

August 22, 2023 — Nanobots, robotic surgeons, and regeneration pods are all examples of the futuristic healthcare ideas we’ve seen in science fiction movies. The future of healthcare is intriguing and entertaining in pop culture. While we don’t yet have the technology to re-grow limbs or diagnose all illnesses with a scan of an eye, some of these ideas... Read More