The Alzheimer's Association notes that 1 in 3 seniors will develop Alzheimer's or other type of dementia at some time in their later years. Currently, about 5 million Americans suffer from dementia, and the numbers are expected to rise with … [Read more...]
Hospice or Hospital?
End-of-life issues loom large as Baby Boomers reach the break-over point with their own parents and other elderly family members in their care. The decisions that must be made in this age of advanced medical care weigh heavy because our … [Read more...]
Should You Take Aspirin Daily?
Currently, international guidelines regarding aspirin usage state that those who are between 50 to 59 that have had a risk of cardiovascular disease higher than ten percent for ten or more years might benefit from taking low doses of … [Read more...]
Is GoodRx Everything It Seems to Be?
You’ve likely seen commercials that mention the wonderful things that GoodRx can do when it comes to helping you save on the cost of your medications. You might have even seen the little advertisements and flyers that a lot of pharmacies … [Read more...]
What Medical Costs You Should Expect as You Age?
As you age, you’re likely to experience costs associated with your health. Getting a handle on these things early can help you to be prepared. Knowing what to expect is a good way to plan ahead. Additionally, it’s important to … [Read more...]
The Link Between Muscle and Heart Disease
New research indicates that muscle mass isn’t necessarily an indicator of heart health as once thought. It’s not quite as easy as this, however. More muscle area doesn’t lead to a lower risk of heart attack as previously … [Read more...]
What Does Divorce Mean for the Senior Years?
Divorce is a very real part of our world. Statistics state that about 40 percent of first marriages end in divorce. If someone has been married more than once, the divorce rate increases significantly. And while this might not … [Read more...]
How Senior Care Can Fight Isolation
According to some estimates, about 25 percent of those individuals over the age of 65 in the US live in some sort of isolation. Isolation looks differently for different people. Your older loved ones (and yourself, for that … [Read more...]
Cardiovascular Disease Still on the Rise
Cardiovascular disease is still the number one killer in the United States. More people die from cardiovascular disease than any other cause. In 2022, almost 700,000 people died from this cause in the U.S. That’s more than … [Read more...]
A Quick Guide to Senior Dental Care
Sometimes, there are overlooked parts of senior health. Dental hygiene is one of those areas that gets passed by. Dental care gets passed by when it comes to senior health because it doesn’t always seem that important. When you … [Read more...]
Some Benefits of In-Home Care
In-home care is remarkably simple in what it does. It brings the professional caregiver to the person in need, essentially allowing them to live their life the way that they have been with added supports in place to make this a little bit … [Read more...]
Improving Senior Safety in the Home
Falls are one of the biggest safety risks that seniors face in their own homes. Luckily, there are many things that can be done to help minimize the chances of this happening. Some of them can be done immediately without anything extra … [Read more...]
Diet and Dementia
When someone suffers from dementia, moving to a new location can exacerbate symptoms and speed up a potential decline in cognitive health. However, this can be a problematic situation as people with dementia often need professional level … [Read more...]
A Keto Diet for Seniors?
Fad diets come and go. If I had been asked a few years ago, I would have quickly told you that the keto diet was one of those fads. My prediction would have been that it would be long forgotten by now. But that’s not the case. … [Read more...]