Every hour, about 327 senior citizens visit an emergency room following a fall. Falls are common in the bathroom, kitchen, and outside. Here are some true stories of older people who fell and the reasons for those falls. Use these to take precautions...
Read MoreA cancer diagnosis is already frightening for everyone in a family For your parent, it's alarming and brings thoughts of uncertainty. The same happens for you. Meanwhile, you also have to take some time to focus on the things your parent may...
Read MoreAs a caregiver, it can be difficult to understand when you need to focus on getting more help in place for your aging adult. Paying close attention to physical indications of what might be going on can help you to do this more effectively. She's...
Read MoreRespite care is the provision of temporary relief for primary caregivers. It is an interim period of time where a primary caregiver can turn over the care of an individual they are responsible for to another professional. This care can be provided in a...
Read MoreCongestive heart failure is a scary term. The words sound like your heart has stopped working; however, this is not the case. This condition is serious and common in people over the age of 65. It refers to a condition resulting in your heart not pumping...
Read MoreSo many factors can contribute to depression for your aging family member. When you can pinpoint even a partial potential cause in your senior's case, you may be able to help her to manage her...
Read MoreAn elderly family member with Alzheimer's disease may not notice on her own that her vision is becoming worse. She may try to compensate for her vision loss in other ways until she...
Read MoreWhen most people think of senior/elderly care, they picture services such as hygiene, nutrition, mobility assistance, and companionship. As important as these services are to aging seniors, fall prevention acts as the cornerstone for providing effective...
Read MoreDiabetes is one of the most common chronic health issues among elderly adults, with approximately 100 million adults currently living with it, and a large percentage in the older adult population. While many people immediately think of issues such as...
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