Families hire home care to provide respite and quality care for seniors, but what is a caregiver to do when their loved one refuses to cooperate with this new addition to their care plan. With so much focus on giving care, articles everywhere about the joys of caregiving and the emotional reward that can come from caring for our aging parents, how do family and professional caregivers overcome to obstacles of helping those in need who are not happy and grateful about it? More...

When you have both a substance abuse problem and a mental health issue such as depression, bipolar disorder, or anxiety, it is called a co-occurring disorder or dual diagnosis. Dealing with substance abuse, alcoholism or drug addiction is never easy, and it’s even more difficult when you’re also struggling with mental health problems. But there is hope. More...

Don’t chalk up changes in your vision to just getting older. If the world is starting to look a little hazy, you could be getting cataracts. Simply put, it means your eye’s lens is clouding over. This condition usually affects people 60 or older, but anyone can get it. And you can have it in both eyes. Some cataracts may not need to be treated. But for others, you’ll need surgery to get your eyesight back to normal. More...

Scleroderma (skleer-oh-DUR-muh) is a group of rare diseases that involve the hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues – the fibers that provide the framework and support for your body. More...