Caring for your family is hard–there’s no doubt about that. Some things pose bigger challenges than others. Caring for a new baby for the first time, for example, is incredibly difficult, both physically and mentally. Caring for an older … [Read more...]
CDC Urges More Protection from RSV for Seniors
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a widely occurring virus that mainly targets the respiratory system. It is especially recognized for causing respiratory infections in infants and young children, but it can also impact older adults and … [Read more...]
What Slower Growth Rates Means for Senior Care
Recently, it was announced that the rate of growth in the skilled nursing facility sector has been slowing. The year over year growth from February of 2023 to February 2024 dropped from 4.4 percent to 4.0 percent. Likewise, the rate … [Read more...]
Looking to Improve Your Health? Take the Stairs!
A new study from Tulane University indicates that people who go up at least five flights of stairs (or the equivalent) per day have a 20 percent less likely chance of having cardiovascular disease than those who are more sedentary in their … [Read more...]
Senior Care and Eating Well
When I was a teenager, my mom asked my grandma if she would be more comfortable if she moved in with us. My grandma thought about it for a few days, then put her house up for sale. She lived with my mom for almost twenty years, before … [Read more...]
Overactive Bladder and Health Implications
Recently, a team of researchers took a look at overactive bladders and how to effectively treat those suffering from this condition. They found that a new type of implantable sensor might be helpful for those that are … [Read more...]
Men and Women Equally Vulnerable to Cardiovascular Disease
According to a new study, it seems that both men and women are at equal risk of cardiovascular disease. This new research seems to go against years of indicators that have held that men are at a higher risk of developing … [Read more...]
Does Time of Day Matter for Exercise?
We all know how important exercise is. Getting in a few minutes of exercise everyday is easy for some people, and much more difficult for others. Seniors especially benefit from exercising with regularity, but often face challenges when it … [Read more...]
New Study Examines Stroke Triggers
A new study has identified some of the big triggers for stroke, and not all of them are commonly associated with cardiovascular disease. Amongst the commonly known causes of stroke, the research team also found that anger, strong emotions, … [Read more...]
Keeping Up With Preventative Care
Preventative care is incredibly important. Finding and identifying health issues before they progress into something serious is a key component of staying healthy and happy--regardless of how old or young you might be. This is why we take … [Read more...]
Exercise, Sleep, and Health
Sleep is important. We all know this from personal experience, right? If you don’t have a good night’s sleep, you feel out of it the next day. Your brain moves a little bit slower, you’re probably going to be a little achy, and you become … [Read more...]
Finding Care that Makes You Happy
When it comes to finding senior care, a lot of people are stuck in one mode of thinking. They worry about meeting the needs of their loved ones in a way that is convenient and affordable. Oftentimes, this can take on some sort of Medicaid … [Read more...]