Throughout the long, cold winter, we enthusiastically looked forward to the heat of summer. What a relief to finally throw open the windows and let …Read More
Know the Warning Signs of Heat Exhaustion in the Elderly
June 11, 2021
Tag: Senior Health
Understanding the Warning Signs of Parkinson’s Disease
June 4, 2021
Though nearly one million individuals are living with Parkinson’s disease within the United States alone, the condition was perhaps first brought to the spotlight by …Read More
Joint Stiffness from Osteoarthritis Increases Fall Risk for Older Adults
May 14, 2021
The statistics related to senior falls are astonishing. Falls are the leading cause for injury in seniors, and lead to hundreds of thousands of hip …Read More
What Is Happening with My Loved One? Hospital-Induced Delirium in Older Adults
May 7, 2021
A hospital stay is not something an older adult looks forward to, but at least there is the reassuring fact that the necessary treatment and …Read More
How Home Care Can Help Seniors Manage Long-Term Medical Conditions
April 30, 2021
Do you ever get up in the morning and realize, from the moment you got out of bed, that it was going to be “one …Read More
Caring for a Senior Loved One in the Late Stages of Dementia: Part 3 of 3
April 23, 2021
Receiving the news that your senior family member has been diagnosed with dementia is life-changing. Thinking through the many elements and aspects of the disease …Read More
Top Ways to Fight Extreme Fatigue in Older Adults
April 9, 2021
Springing our clocks forward left a lot of us feeling sluggish from losing that extra hour of sleep. But before too long, our bodies have …Read More
Choosing Healthy Food Options This Holiday Season Keeps Cholesterol in Check
December 11, 2020
From November to January, it’s easy to lose track of our healthy eating routine during family and holiday get-togethers. For individuals with high cholesterol, however, …Read More
Living With Chronic Kidney Disease: Foods for Healthy Kidney Function
October 16, 2020
While chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects roughly 11% of adult Americans, for the elderly, the frequency rate jumps to nearly 40%. If an older adult …Read More
Seniors and Mental Health: A Growing Concern
October 9, 2020
They are called our “golden years” for good reason; getting older brings with it a wealth of positive benefits, including increased wisdom, the freedom to …Read More