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
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What Is Happening with My Senior Loved One? Hospital Delirium in Older Adults
May 7, 2021
A hospital stay is never something an older adult looks forward to, but at least there is the reassuring fact that the necessary care and …Read More
How Home Care Can Help Older Adults Manage a Long-Term Health Condition
April 30, 2021
Did you ever wake up and realize, from the moment you got out of bed, it was going to be “one of those days?” Perhaps …Read More
Caring for a Loved One with Late Stage Dementia: Part 3 of 3
April 23, 2021
Receiving the news that a senior loved one has been diagnosed with dementia is life-altering. Thinking through the varying elements and aspects associated with this …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
Keep High Cholesterol in Check by Making Healthy Food Choices This Holiday Season
December 11, 2020
From November to January, it is very easy to lose track of our healthy eating habits with family and holiday gatherings. For older adults with …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
Diabetes Awareness Month: Helping Seniors Live with and Manage Diabetes
November 6, 2020
Checking blood sugar levels. Injecting insulin. Carefully watching your diet. If this describes an average day in your life, or that of a senior you …Read More
Management of Urinary Incontinence in Seniors
September 18, 2020
While not unusual in seniors, urinary incontinence is a challenging condition to cope with, impacting everyday life in many ways and frequently leading to reduced …Read More
How A Protein-Rich Diet Helps Seniors Stay Healthy
February 6, 2020
Pass the eggs and cheese, please! Recent research studies are highlighting the need for a protein-rich diet for the elderly, in particular during occasions of …Read More