Wellness Advice for Seniors in 2023

Have those New Year’s resolutions already been forgotten? If that’s the case, don’t fret; you’re in good company. Most of us are enthusiastic about a major change in lifestyle when we turn the calendar page, but life quickly pushes in and keeps us from sustaining our motivation to succeed. Yet it’s never too late to […]

Health and Wellness Tips for a Healthier 2023

While we prepare to move forward into 2023, it is an ideal time to ponder what we have learned over the last year and what adjustments we would like to make in the coming year. It’s more than simply making a resolution that we will likely give up on within a matter of weeks. It […]

Home Care Helps Manage Congestive Heart Failure in Seniors

We only have one, and it’s perhaps the most critical organ in the human body – so hearing the news that our heart is “failing” is distressing. Congestive heart failure, or CHF, affects nearly six million people in the U.S. alone, according to research by the CDC. And even though it is a chronic illness, there are […]

Tips for Accompanying a Loved One to a Senior Doctor Appointment

When caring for an older loved one, balance is key. You want to offer as much care and support as you can while not crossing the boundaries that preserve a senior’s self-esteem and individual freedom. This is especially the case when dealing with making important medical care decisions and senior doctor visits. There are a […]

Making a Plan for Managing Senior Health Issues

If you’re a family caregiver and feeling overwhelmed with juggling appointments with various physician , trips to the drugstore, lab work, managing medications and treatments and special dietary needs for an older individual you love, you are not alone! Managing senior health issues like diabetes, heart disease, COPD, and arthritis can feel like a fulltime […]

Debunking Aging Myths for a Healthier, Happier Life

If you’re holding onto a stereotypical concept of aging that involves an isolated, sedentary lifestyle spent in a rocking chair on the front porch day in and day out, it’s time for you to reconsider that thought! Debunking aging myths is the secret to healthy aging and embracing a vibrant, active lifestyle regardless of age. […]

Medication Compliance: How to Help Seniors Take the Meds They Need

“I’m healthy as a horse. I don’t need that medication.” If you’ve heard a senior relative proclaim this or any other sentiment to make a case for refusing to take prescribed medication, you understand how frustrating and concerning it is. There are numerous reasons someone may balk at following doctors’ instructions, from denial to Alzheimer’s […]

The Value of a Medical Assessment When an Older Loved One Falls

When you were helping Mom make lunch the other day, she turned around, lost her balance, and began to fall. Fortunately, you were able to get there in time to help ease the tumble, so she wasn’t hurt. Since there was no injury, you did not need to go to the doctor. Following a brief […]

Living with Lou Gehrig’s Disease: Stages and Support

Receiving a diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease) raises a multitude of questions and concerns, both for the individual diagnosed and those who love them. What causes ALS? What are the current symptoms – and what will they be as time goes on? Where can I turn for […]

What Family Caregivers Should Know About Seniors and Urinary Tract Infections

Itchiness. Burning. An urgent need to use the bathroom. If you’ve ever endured the misfortune of suffering from a urinary tract infection (UTI), you understand these symptoms all too well. For younger people, a UTI is generally fairly easy to notice and treat. However, it is often more complex for older adults, as symptoms are […]