If you’re battling diabetes, you may find physical activity can be a challenge, but it is an excellent tool to help manage your health. What are the best exercises for people who have diabetes? While studies prove it is unclear which types of exercise (cardio, weights, walking, resistance training, etc.) are best for people with diabetes, it is important to at least work-out three days per week doing “something.”

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States and the risk of heart disease increases with age and other health issues. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce your risk! Some risk factors are uncontrollable, like age, race, and family health history, but there are some health risk factors that can be managed.

Celebrate National Heart Month with Compassionate Care by exercising to improve your heart health! Living a healthy life style with adequate physical activity could possibly add years to your heart. Read the full article to learn the best exercise tips to improve your heart health.

We all know that seniors need proper nutrition to maintain good health and keep age-related disease at bay. While we previously discussed in our blog the benefits of fruits, vegetables and whole grains as an important part of the healthy nutrition spectrum, proteins can be even more important.

When a loved one is terminally ill, it can be useful to understand what a hospice nurse in the home can do to help. Hospice nurses have daily medical care duties, serve as a communication hub between all parties involved and work in an environment of emotional pressure and stress.

Officials in Northern Michigan are warning seniors of a new scam that is targeting seniors via the telephone. The scam artist will tell the senior that they represent a pharmaceutical company and that they are offering free prescription cards. In return, all they need is the senior's bank account information.

American lifestyles and eating habits do not always provide important nutrients and minerals essential to maintain good health. Eating a healthy diet is essential for proper nutrition, regardless of age, but it is especially important for seniors. As we grow older, the human body naturally becomes less efficient at using nutrients, even when eating properly. Because of this inefficiency, supplements are becoming more and more important for our body and mind as we age.

It is important for caregivers to be able to recognize the signs of Alzheimer’s disease and also fully understand dementia. If you provide daily care to someone who is elderly and either has Alzheimer's or is at risk for Alzheimer's, below are some general tips that we recommend you use on a daily basis.

During this current economic crisis, it is becoming more and more important to take advantage of available home care insurance, funding and other resources. You may be surprised, but there are several resources that can help cover most or all of your home health care costs.

For the month of October, cancer organizations, researchers, and those affected by cancer are coming together to raise awareness about breast cancer. Compassionate Care is joining the cancer cause to spread the importance of regular screening and prevention.