When somebody is brought into the emergency department with a suspected stroke, every moment matters. Even spending prolonged time getting to the hospital in an under-equipped ambulance can be time lost in the battle to save lives and to … [Read more...]
In-Home Care Needs to Address Mental Health
Health is the main goal of senior care. But as anyone who has an elderly loved one will tell you, this means much more than just physical health. Yes, we want our loved ones to be safe and as physically healthy as they can be, but senior … [Read more...]
Age Related Health Issues and Prevention
One of the recurring themes that you will find within the world of senior care is that many illnesses and other health problems are age related. These are often easily prevented issues if they had been dealt with earlier in life, but by the … [Read more...]
Dementia and the Holiday Season
With Thanksgiving approaching, the holiday season is already here. Having a loved one suffering from dementia can make the holidays pretty difficult, both for you and your elderly family member. While many types of dementia are incurable or … [Read more...]
Most Strokes are Preventable, Study Says
In the past, there has been a lot of evidence that there are things that we can do as individuals to help lower our chances of suffering from strokes, and a new global study confirms this. According to a new study that has just recently … [Read more...]
Keeping Track of Symptoms
When it comes to the senior care that you or another is giving to an elderly loved one, one of the easiest ways to keep tabs on their health is to track their symptoms. This kind of journal will help a physician to better determine whether … [Read more...]
Resources for Caregivers
You might already know this, but being a family caregiver is a very difficult thing to do. What ends up happening is that many people who are taking care of an elderly loved one, be it a parent, grandparent, or spouse, are unable to keep up … [Read more...]
Advances in Alzheimer’s Treatment on the Way?
Is it possible to reverse the effects of Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease? With the current knowledge of these diseases, and current medical procedures, any reversal of symptoms is temporary and unpredictable in nature at its best, but … [Read more...]
Paying for Care Doesn’t Have to Hurt
Like most other things in our society, the cost of senior care is going up. Inflation plays a role in this, of course, but it’s not the only factor that drives costs up. Over the last year, the median cost of a year-long stay in a nursing … [Read more...]
Pros and Cons of Adult Day Care
Many people find that senior day care is a good choice for their family. But before you make this decision, there are things that you should know about this service. While it is helpful for some, it’s not right for everyone. Adult day care, … [Read more...]
Blood Pressure Can Be Tricky in Elderly
When it comes to seniors suffering from kidney issues, age plays a significant role in what a healthy blood pressure level looks like. When it comes down to it, of all the cardiovascular diseases out there, hypertension (high blood … [Read more...]
Healthy Seniors Suffer Less Cognitive Decline
A new study has come to the conclusion that there is a genetic link between aging in a healthy way, and cognitive decline, or lack of. The study was an accrual of information over an eight year long period of time, and it found that those … [Read more...]