Cedar Rapids-area residents whose health care providers recommend physical therapy aren’t always sure where to start. Luckily, physical therapists are always happy to explain to them, their family members and any caregivers what physical therapy is all about and why…
Sometimes, there can be confusion when a health care provider in the Mount Vernon area recommends occupational therapy for someone. After all, many people who receive this suggestion are well past the age of wanting to or needing to return…
In the right hands, physical therapy can be something that Anamosa residents look forward to. After all, physical therapy is designed to help people of any age and any health conditions with a series of treatments for either specific injuries…
For many Manchester area residents, home health care services mainly center around getting a visit from a nurse a few times a week. But the truth is that agencies and companies such as Above and Beyond Home Health Care can…
Seniors in the Cedar Rapids area who have been prone to severe headaches much of their lives may be relieved to know that they may now experience fewer of them as they age. But they and their caregivers should be…
Many Cedar Rapids residents have similar questions about Alzheimer’s disease as others across the country, including how people get it, if it can be avoided, and what kind of palliative care is available for those who already have Alzheimer’s.…
Blood pressure doesn’t have to be an especially tricky procedure that only nurses and physicians can perform. In fact, just about anyone in the Cedar Rapids area can learn the basics of this procedure and how to interpret the numbers,…
While Cedar Rapids residents typically celebrate members of our military in November, they really should be saluted all year round, whether they are active, reserve, discharged or veterans receiving home health care or hospice care. The staff at Above and Beyond…
Hospice nurses have a special place within the spectrum of the nursing community, a fact that’s certainly appreciated by Cedar Rapids area residents who need this level of care. The team at Above and Beyond Home Health Care offers patients…
“Go out and garden” probably isn’t going to be found in any official guide to palliative care for Cedar Rapids area residents, but perhaps it should be added. The staff at Above and Beyond Home Health Care will attest to…