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How To Talk To Aging Parents About Home Care
As our parents age, it can be difficult to talk to them about getting some help at home. However,...
Medical Gaslighting and What to Do About It
Have you ever felt like a doctor just isn’t listening to what you’re saying? Unfortunately, many...
How Caregiving Takes a Toll on Family Relationships
Caring for an aging parent comes with its own unique set of challenges. However, one challenge...
Top Challenges of Caring for an Elderly Parent
There are approximately 53 million Americans who provide unpaid care for their loved ones. Many of...
How Families Can Help with Hospital Discharge Planning
When a loved one is in the hospital, all you can think about is getting them well enough to go...
INFOGRAPHIC: The Dangers of Pneumonia in the Elderly
Pneumonia in seniors happens quickly and has a poor prognosis. Seniors are susceptible to their...
What Is Walking Pneumonia?
In the US, about 1.5 million people are diagnosed with pneumonia. It can affect individuals of all...
The Psychological Effect of a Hospital Stay on Seniors
While time in the hospital can help a senior physically, it can have adverse effects on their...
Fun Activities for Seniors in the Hospital
Once a senior is treated in the hospital, they are more likely to be readmitted and have other...
Home Safety for Alzheimer’s and Dementia
While home adjustments are necessary for any senior as they age, they are especially important for...
How to Prepare Trusts and Wills
Lawyers and financial advisors recommend writing wills to ensure your wishes for transferring...
What To Do When a Senior Falls
As we age, our risk of falling increases due to weakened muscles, decreased balance, and other...
7 Ways Pets Help Seniors with Dementia
There has been a special relationship between people and animals for a long time that continues to...
Risks of Low Blood Pressure in the Elderly
Many of us are worried about checking our blood pressure to make sure it doesn’t get too high. But...
7 Benefits of Multi-Generational Living for Seniors
As families face higher housing costs, longer life spans, and more caregiving needs, living in a...
Most Common Shoulder Injuries in Seniors
Shoulder pain in the elderly is fairly common. As we age, our joints can become stiff, inflamed,...
How Caregivers Can Help with Physical Therapy Exercises
Physical therapy is designed to help individuals maintain or restore their physical health. It can...
Importance of Monitoring Heart Health
The heart is the powerhouse of the body. As it pumps blood throughout your veins, it delivers...
What You Need to Know about Fluid Retention in CHF
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a chronic heart condition in which the heart pumps ineffectively...
Should I Get the Pneumonia Vaccine?
Pneumonia is common among seniors — especially in the cooler winter months when everyone...
Pneumonia in Seniors 101: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Pneumonia is the 5th leading cause of death in seniors. So, it’s important for caregivers and...