The hot, humid days of summertime are pretty much a given when you live in the Triad Region of North Carolina. Even if it’s not a summer with a record number of days above 90 degrees, there are still plenty of days when the heat index gets hot and the air quality is dangerous for… Read more

As we age, we’re all looking for the magic bullet to help keep our brains and bodies as active and sharp as we can for as long as possible. There are pills and vitamins and exercises touting great benefits, but one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to keep your brain in top shape… Read more

As the temperatures get warmer and daylight lasts longer in May, it’s the perfect time to start a healthy habit of regular walking. And what a coincidence that May is also National Arthritis Awareness Month. The Arthritis Foundation takes time to help educate the public on ways to prevent and treat arthritis pain, which affects… Read more

If you’re looking at having your hip or knee replaced, you’re not alone. Each year in the United States, surgeons perform around 600,000 knee replacements and 330,000 hip replacement surgeries. Most often these are done to alleviate arthritic pain, or for an injury incurred after a fall.Many people take careful care preparing for these types… Read more

For many of us, especially those that didn’t grow up in a big city with extensive public transportation, driving a car is a symbol of freedom and independence. As soon as we turned 16 and got our driver’s license we were free of our parents having to drive us everywhere, and that feeling doesn’t seem… Read more

February is Heart Month, and that means lots of talk in the news and other media about heart disease and high blood pressure. But this year we wanted to take this time to talk a little about stroke, another medical condition that has many of the same risk factors as heart disease. While many people… Read more

As people look forward to New Year’s Day and start making resolutions, we have one that can not only change your outlook on life but also improve your health in the coming years. Research shows that people with social support and good relationships tend to live longer. That’s because loneliness and isolation can lead to… Read more

November is American Diabetes Month, a time set aside by the American Diabetes Association to raise awareness of diabetes, to help educate people on the risks associated with the disease, and to find resources to better manage diabetes. This is important because research shows that over 7 million people with diabetes are undiagnosed. On top… Read more

Acey Hargett got her start at Piedmont Home Care as an intern while a student at Winston-Salem State University. “My senior year I was required to do an internship, and my professor knew Bob Cain, vice president of marketing at Piedmont Home Care, and set up an interview,” Acey says. “After meeting with him and… Read more

Here at Piedmont Home Care, fall is one of our favorite seasons. After the heat and humidity of the summer, it’s nice to have days where the air is crisp and cool and the golden sun shines through colorful red and golden leaves. However, after fall comes winter, when people are forced to stay inside… Read more

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, approximately 11 million people in the United States provide unpaid care for the more than 6 million people living with Alzheimer’s or dementia. The loved ones who spend their days cooking, cleaning and providing companionship for someone with Alzheimer’s disease bear an often unrecognized burden. Caregivers face challenges to their… Read more

Seniors and their families deserve choices when deciding where to recover after a hospital stay. If enacted, the Choose Home Care Act (HR 5514) will provide just that by improving access to respite care and home healthcare services for Medicare beneficiaries following hospitalization. The program offers families safe and convenient post-acute options for respite care… Read more

Conversations, connections and building relationships. Kristin Brown, client services manager for Piedmont Home Care, understands that the bond between a caregiver and client is about so much more than just performing daily tasks and overseeing health care priorities, and she has been fortunate enough to experience that connection first hand. “One of the things I… Read more

Caring for a loved one can be one of the most rewarding jobs of your life. Knowing that your loved one is able to age in place, at home where they’re comfortable, is reassuring for many families. But often the reward comes with risks as well. It’s not uncommon for caregivers to feel frustrated, stressed… Read more