It wasn’t long ago when there was a general assumption that when we grow older, we’ll naturally need to move into a nursing home or …Read More
Tag: Aging
Maintain a Cholesterol Friendly Diet With Healthy Food Choices This Holiday Season
December 11, 2020
From November to January, it’s easy to get off track with our eating habits, thanks to family and holiday gatherings. For individuals with high cholesterol, …Read More
Balancing Act: Caregiving for Elderly Parents and School-Aged Children
December 4, 2020
If your days are overflowing with parenting, working, managing a home, caring for elderly parents, and trying to fit in time for yourself while nurturing …Read More
Mild Cognitive Impairment in Seniors and Tips to Help Keep the Brain Sharp
November 12, 2020
Forgetfulness. Confusion. Disorientation. These, as well as other impacts of cognitive decline, make life challenging for older adults and people who care for them, and …Read More
Living With Chronic Kidney Disease: Foods That Promote Kidney Health
October 16, 2020
While chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects approximately 11% of adult Americans, for older people, the incident rate jumps to nearly 40%. If a senior in …Read More
The Importance of Addressing Senior Citizen Mental Health
October 9, 2020
They are called our “golden years” for good reason; getting older brings with it many great rewards, including increased wisdom, the freedom to experience life …Read More
Helping Seniors with Pandemic Fatigue Cope
September 25, 2020
It’s been more than six months since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The restrictions which have been set up to emphasize safety can begin to wear …Read More
Strong Relationships with Grandparents Can Benefit Grandchildren
September 11, 2020
As the saying goes, “What happens at Grandma’s stays at Grandma’s!” Being a grandparent is probably one of life’s greatest joys – a way to …Read More
Transitional Care at Home: Help After a Hospital Stay
August 28, 2020
After a surgical procedure or hospitalization, the words we anticipate hearing most are, “Here are your discharge papers – you’re free to go home now!” …Read More
Common Signs and Symptoms of MS
August 14, 2020
Its cause is unknown, but impacting over one million people in the U.S. alone, multiple sclerosis can result in an extensive and unpredictable range of …Read More