The holidays are a magical time filled with joy, family, and traditions. However, they can also bring about significant stress. Between planning gatherings, shopping for… Read More »Holiday Planning and Stress Management: Your Guide to a Joyful Season
Pneumonia a serious lung infection that affects many seniors every year, with potentially severe impacts on respiratory health and overall well-being. In this article, we’ll… Read More »Pneumonia in Seniors: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Recover Safely
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a debilitating condition that progressively impacts a person’s muscle function, making it challenging… Read More »ALS Home Care: How Professional Caregivers Can Support Families Dealing with ALS
Growing older comes with unique challenges. Seniors without family, dubbed elder orphans, face a greater number of obstacles. Without support or even an emergency contact,… Read More »Who Takes Care of Seniors with No Family?
A prior head injury increases the risk of a stroke. This is the reason it is critical that seniors protect themselves with bicycle helmets while… Read More »Can a Head Injury Cause a Stroke in the Elderly?
Too much fluid can build up around the heart. When this occurs, it is known as pericardial effusion. An excess of fluid buildup affects how… Read More »What Causes Fluid Near the Heart in Elderly?
Per the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is most commonly diagnosed in people aged 65 and older. Since most seniors with this condition spend the… Read More »How to Support Seniors with Lung Cancer
According to the CDC, one in four people aged 65 or older fall each year, with slip and fall cases being the leading cause of… Read More »What to Do When a Senior Falls
Water is a source of life and the key to health. Seniors who are well-hydrated maintain better physical health and cognition. But dehydration, which is… Read More »Can Dehydration Cause Confusion in the Elderly?
As our loved ones age, it’s not uncommon to witness changes in their behavior that can be both surprising and challenging. Among the various shifts… Read More »Why do the elderly become self-centered?
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