Aching. Stinging. Burning. That is how many seniors managing chronic pain describe how they feel on a daily basis. Chronic pain may appear anywhere in …Read More
Category: Senior Health
Senior Mobility Issues: Helping a Loved One Adjust to a Wheelchair
August 26, 2022
Aging demands that we adjust to a wide range of changes. Our children grow up and move out. We may decide to sell the family …Read More
Why is a Medical Assessment Needed Following a Fall?
June 24, 2022
While helping Mom prepare lunch yesterday, she turned around, lost her balance, and began to fall. Fortunately, you were able to get there in time …Read More
Top Tips on How Home Care Helps Those with ALS
May 6, 2022
Receiving a diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (also referred to as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease) raises a multitude of questions and considerations, both for …Read More
Understanding the Symptoms of a UTI in Senior Loved Ones
April 15, 2022
Itching. Burning. Urgency. If you have ever had the misfortune of experiencing a urinary tract infection (UTI), you know these symptoms on a personal level. …Read More
Tips for Noticing and Preventing Senior Depression
January 28, 2022
After visiting with family members and revisiting cherished traditions and memories throughout the holiday season, it is typical for a feeling of nostalgia and sorrow …Read More
Helping Seniors Have Happy, Healthy Feet
January 6, 2022
It is difficult to put your best foot forward when soreness comes with every step. Foot issues are common as we get older, which is …Read More
A Dedication to Regular Exercise Is a Dedication to Senior Health
December 17, 2021
We’re on the verge of a whole new year, and we all know very well what that means: time to make some resolutions! If you’re …Read More
The Advantages of Physical Exercise for Seniors with Dementia
November 19, 2021
When an older adult has dementia or Alzheimer’s and all of the obstacles that these conditions present, family caregivers need a toolbox full of helpful …Read More
Caring for the Health of Senior Males
November 5, 2021
If your dad, grandfather, or any other father figure appears to opt for doing anything at all over visiting the doctor, he’s in great company. …Read More