If you are a family caregiver, you probably haven’t ever thought about how important it is that you communicate with other family caregivers. But, it is not only a simple way to share information of what works and what doesn’t when caring … [Read more...]
Cardiovascular Disease Prevalent in Elderly
According to the most recent statistics, cardiovascular disease accounts for one in every three deaths in the United States. In fact, this is so prevalent all over the world that heart disease and stroke are the number one and number two … [Read more...]
New Alzheimer’s Study
An interesting new Alzheimer’s study that looked at alcohol consumption and Alzheimer’s disease found that moderate drinking reduced the risk of early death in those suffering from this disease. Drinking more than this, or drinking less … [Read more...]
Bilingual Patients Recover from Stroke Faster
One interesting thing that researchers have recently discovered is that speaking more than one language can help with stroke recovery. The study looked at patients who were bilingual, and then followed their recovery after their stroke … [Read more...]
Helping an Elderly Loved One with Opioid Addiction
In the past, we’ve talked a little about the dangers of misusing medications, and opioid pain medications are one of the most widely misused medications there is within the senior community. Sometimes this is done purposefully, but other … [Read more...]
Senior Home Sharing
Senior home sharing is a rather new form of senior living, and as an alternative method of living, it is showing some potential for helping elderly folk have better lives. The concept is pretty simple, actually. A few elderly folk move into … [Read more...]
The Right Changes with In-Home Care
Sometimes, all that it takes to help an elderly loved one live a better life is a tiny little adjustment to their daily routine. For seniors confined to a wheelchair, installing a little ramp to help them get through doorways can make a … [Read more...]
Seniors and Back Pain
Many senior citizens face back pain. Back pain is often a precursor of disability, and many long term care insurance policies will automatically disqualify people for qualifying if they do have chronic back pain since it increases the … [Read more...]
Ways to Avoid the Senior Care Crisis
You may have heard that there are about 50 million Americans that are age 65 or over right now. Our population is aging quickly as more people live longer and the population expands. Part of this is thanks to the Baby Boomer generation, and … [Read more...]
Another Reason to Get the Flu Shot
If you’ve ever needed extra incentive to get your elderly loved ones to the doctor’s office for their flu shot, here it is. New research says that simply getting your flu shot every year will reduce the chances that you will suffer from a … [Read more...]
Making Your Home Senior Safe
Having the right equipment in your home can make senior care, and especially in-home care, a lot easier to administer. If your elderly loved ones have trouble getting around the house, using the bathroom, or preparing meals for themselves, … [Read more...]
Fun Activities for Homebound Seniors
Every once in awhile, the best thing you can do for an elderly loved one is to just get them out of the house and do something. Homebound seniors often suffer from a lot of depression and stress simply because they are not able to easily … [Read more...]