Seniors & Health Issues
4 Ways Home Care Prevents Malnutrition In Seniors
Some studies indicate that 50% of seniors or more could in some stage of malnutrition.
Read MoreCool Summer Treats Diabetic Seniors Can Enjoy
More than 15 million seniors have diabetes. That means that those seniors need to be careful about what they eat.
Read MoreHow Can Palliative Care Help Your Senior?
If your elderly family member is dealing with a chronic health issue, palliative care might be the answer.
Read MoreIt May not Be Too Late to Keep Your Senior’s Heart Strong
Even though she’s a senior, it’s not too late for your senior to keep her heart as strong as possible.
Read MoreHelping Seniors Battle Depression After a Heart Attack
While surviving a heart attack is a reason for celebration, many seniors encounter an unexpected but prevalent syndrome called post-heart attack depression.
Read MoreFall Prevention Starts With a Clean Home
As you age at home, one of the biggest risks is falling. Your mom fell and broke her wrist. Since that fall, you’ve wondered what else you can do to help her stay safe. She doesn’t want to move from her home, but you worry about her falling when no one is around. Fall prevention…
Read MoreHow Can Your Senior Boost Her Energy Levels and Use Her Energy Wisely?
Having enough energy to do what she wants to do and to live life on her own terms might be incredibly important for your senior. But if she’s stuck in a low energy cycle now, she might not feel as if she knows how to make any changes to improve her situation. Hydrate The human…
Read MoreWhy Dental Care Is So Important For Seniors
When was the last time your senior loved one saw the dentist? If it’s been six months of more you should make an appointment for them to get a dental cleaning and assessment. It’s Dental Hygiene Month and now is the time for seniors to make sure that they are practicing good oral hygiene and…
Read MoreTips to Improve Sleep Quality in Senior Citizens
Sleep quality is one of the most important parts of your elderly loved one’s health. As an elderly person, their body may be getting weaker and weaker over the years. For this reason, ensuring that your elderly loved one gets quality sleep is important. Research shows that quality sleep can help to improve strength, boost…
Read MoreTypes of Chronic Pain Common in the Elderly
Do you notice that your elderly loved one has difficulty getting up and down from their rocking chair? Does it seem to take them longer to get across the kitchen than it used to? If you are noticing things like this, your elderly loved one could be suffering from chronic pain. There are many things…
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