Has your loved one been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD)?
Has your loved one been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD)? While any diagnosis can be scary, know that PD itself is not fatal. With early detection and proper care, your senior can still experience many [...]
The Difference Between Nursing Homes & Home Health Care
Family members with elderly loved ones eventually face the challenge of setting up care. The transition is typically marked by apparent changes in a senior's personal care or medical needs. A senior's personal opinion should [...]
Storm Preparedness Plan Check for Caregivers
Emergency officials are urging residents to develop a family plan and take steps to safeguard their homes. Step 1: Make a family plan. Have a family meeting to talk about the hurricane. Decide where the [...]
Is Too Much Television Bad For Seniors?
It might surprise you to learn that older adults watch more television than younger people do. Watching TV comprises most of the leisure time for adults aged 70 to 105 years old. Television can be [...]
Older Adults Are High Risk For Food Borne Illness
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) each year 48 million illnesses, 128,000 hospitalizations, and 3,000 deaths in this country can be traced to foodborne pathogens. We’ve probably all heard our older [...]
Are your senior loved one’s breathing challenges COPD?
Sixteen million Americans suffer from diagnosed COPD, with millions more likely suffering from the effects but undiagnosed and untreated. If your loved one suffers from breathing challenges, they could have COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). [...]
