5 New Year’s Resolutions for the Caregiver
Before the ball drops in Times Square, promise yourself this year will be the year you become your own best caregiver. Resolve to do what thousands of others need to do – make time for [...]
Tips for a Safe & Happy Holiday Season for Seniors
Support Senior Safety and Happiness During the Holiday Season The holiday season tends to carry changes in routine, decor, diet, and more. For seniors, these shifts can hinder safety and make the season [...]
Holidays Can Bring On Depression for Seniors
It is the time of year when everyone one is busy celebrating, shopping and getting together with friends and family. It sounds like so much fun, but sometimes the stress of this time of year [...]
October is Healthy Lung Month
October is Healthy Lung Month, a good time to pay attention to those symptoms that could be the first signs of lung disease, including COPD, asthma, emphysema and lung cancer. Knowing the early warning signs [...]
Pain Awareness For Seniors
With September being Pain Awareness Month, now is a good time to discuss a problem that affects an estimated 100 million Americans – more than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined. Pain is associated with [...]
Living With Multiple Health Problems: What Older Adults Should Know
As we continue to lead longer lives, we become more likely to develop different kinds of health problems. One challenge older adults, in particular, are likely to face is living with multiple health problems. [...]
Be Aware of High Blood Pressure Medication and the Heat
High blood pressure has become an all-too-common problem in America, affecting as many as one in three adults. This is a condition that should not be ignored, as it can lead to an increased risk [...]
June is Men’s Health Month
June is Men's Health Awareness Month So, why should we celebrate Men’s Health Month in June? After all, what makes men any different than women when it comes to paying attention to their health? [...]
Arthritis and Senior Care
What You Need to Know about Arthritis and Senior Care Arthritis is a medical condition many seniors struggle with. May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. Did you know that arthritis is the leading cause [...]
How to Help Seniors with Allergies
Everything from the changing of the seasons to a crumb of food can cause a reaction for someone who has an allergy. For seniors, allergies can be especially dangerous. Seasonal allergies alone affect 50 [...]
