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Your loved one or client recently experienced a stroke or received a dementia diagnosis. While seeing them in the hospital may have been difficult, you were likely reassured by the presence of nurses, doctors, and other skilled providers who were there to care for your loved one. Now that they’re coming home, you’re facing an entirely new set of questions and challenges. How will you keep your loved one or client safe and comfortable at home following a stroke or dementia diagnosis? How will you manage your own self-care and keep up with other household routines while also attending to their needs? We understand that the journey you are embarking on can feel overwhelming at times. But try not to let yourself worry too much; you are not alone in this, and True Care is here to offer you guidance, support, and practical tips to make this transition as smooth as possible.

World Suicide Prevention Day – September 10th – is a day where people from around the world come together to raise awareness about the issue of suicide and the fact that it is preventable.

Suicide is a major public health problem responsible for a large number of deaths worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), close to 800,000 people die by suicide every year, and for every person who dies by suicide, there are many more who attempt it.

When you care for others as a profession, it can be easy to neglect your own health and wellbeing. This is especially true when it comes to mental health. We get caught up in the needs of others and forget that we too, have needs. When this happens, it's important to be able to recognize the signs within ourselves that may be signaling it's time for a break. This is instrumental in avoiding burnout amongst caregivers. If you’re a caregiver often finding yourself low on energy, you may be burnt out. Read along as we discuss burnout specifically in relation to caregivers, how to identify its signs, and potential solutions. 

As we approach the dog days of summer and the sun begins to beam on full blast, True Care would like to remind our readers of the dangers of skin cancer. While sunshine is essential for your body to process vitamin D, the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation can quickly damage the skin. In fact, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. Additionally, more than two people die of skin cancer in the U.S. every hour. Read along to learn more about skin cancer and the main ways to help prevent it. 

July 22 is World Brain Day. As the body’s most complex organ, our brains work as our seat of intelligence, interpreter of our senses, initiator of body movement, and controller of behavior. This fascinating and incredibly vital organ is the source of many of the qualities that define our humanity. Your unique body and brain have differed from everyone else's from the moment of your birth. These differences only increase as time goes on, and our bodies and brains integrate our individual experiences in the world. 

As temperatures rise during the summer, it is important to take the proper precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke. People aged 65 and older and individuals with pre-existing conditions are the most at risk in hot weather. As the season warms up, it’s important for family caregivers to prepare their seniors and themselves for the skyrocketing temperatures.