Becky Cooper, RN

Photo by mspark0 on Pixabay As much as you try to stay healthy and safe at home, there are fairly good odds that every resident of Mount Vernon and elsewhere will end up in the hospital at some point in…

Photo by Thái An on Unsplash How old is considered too old to get behind the wheel? It’s a question that has been puzzled more and more by residents of Anamosa and elsewhere including those receiving palliative care. Some may…

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Photo by Engin_Akyurt on Pixabay If you or someone you know suffers from Parkinson’s disease, it’s not terribly hard to see some of the connections that it can have to mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. After all,…

Photo by Kranich17 on Pixabay Laughter, they say, is the best medicine, so “they” might also say it’s a little too late to administer it to residents of Mt. Vernon and elsewhere who are receiving palliative care. And they would be wrong. After all,…

Photo by congerdesign on Pixabay “A little drink here and there isn’t bad, right?” The answer to this is a complicated one. The quick answer is “it depends” since there are complicating factors involved in answering yes or no, including…

Photo by Kindel Media on Pexels Throughout our lives, we may sometimes discuss what we want our last words to be, a literal once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and a potential special moment where someone could share extra-special info on the way out.…

Photo by holdmypixels on Pixabay Seniors living in Dubuque and elsewhere have a lot to be aware of concerning their personal health. Whether they’re in their 60s, 70s, 80s, or 90s, there’s always something that needs to be looked at a little…

Photo by JayMantri on Pixabay We all know, or should know, that we should be drinking more water and less alcohol, exercising more, and eating less food that’s bad for us, whether we’re in good health or receiving hospice care.…

Photo by PDPics on Pixabay From a caregiver’s perspective, taking care of someone with cancer can be said to be similar to other conditions in that it can be challenging and rewarding at the same time. Depending on the type…