Itching. Burning. Urgency. If you’ve ever had the misfortune of suffering from a urinary tract infection (UTI), you recognize these symptoms all too well. For …Read More
Category: Aging
How to Encourage Siblings to Share in the Care for Aging Parents
March 18, 2022
Many hands make light work, according to the old saying, and that’s certainly true when it comes to providing care for aging parents. If you …Read More
Understanding Delirium in Older Adults and Tips for Treatment
February 25, 2022
With its similarities to dementia, delirium is often a complicated problem to understand and manage. Older people tend to be at risk of delirium, so …Read More
How Senior Joint Pain Puts Older Adults at a Higher Fall Risk
May 14, 2021
The statistics associated with senior falls are startling. Falls are classified as the leading reason for injury in the elderly, and result in hundreds of …Read More
Top Strategies to Fight Chronic Fatigue in Seniors
April 9, 2021
Springing our clocks forward left a lot of us feeling sluggish from losing that extra hour of sleep. But before long, our bodies have adjusted …Read More
Senior Care Solutions: How Home Care Can Help
March 26, 2021
It was not long ago when there was a general assumption that when we grow older, we’ll naturally need to move into an assisted living …Read More
Balancing Act: Caring for Aging Parents and School-Aged Children
December 4, 2020
If your days are filled with managing a home, parenting, working, caring for aging parents, and trying to squeeze in time for yourself while looking …Read More
The Importance of Cognitive Health in Older Adults
November 12, 2020
Forgetfulness. Confusion. Disorientation. These as well as other impacts from cognitive decline can make life challenging for older adults and people who care for them, …Read More
Living With Chronic Kidney Disease: Foods That Support Kidney Health
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
The Importance of Addressing Mental Health Issues in Older Adults
October 9, 2020
They’re called our “golden years” for good reason; growing older brings with it many advantages, including increased wisdom, the freedom to enjoy life without having …Read More