If your senior parent survived a heart attack they were fortunate. But as they recover they will need to start making some lifestyle changes to prevent future heart attacks. Home…
When your senior loved one comes home after a stroke they may be grappling with some big changes. Depending on how much physical damage they sustained as a result of…
There are so many reasons seniors start to lose their appetite and believe it or not they actually need just as many calories as you do. As someone ages they…
Having surgery, even minor outpatient surgery, is traumatic for your senior’s body. Being prepared for what’s going to happen and for what happens when she comes home is incredibly important.…
Cellulitis is a deep tissue infection that’s usually tied to a scratch, puncture, crack, or cut that isn’t properly cleaned. The infection causes inflammation, skin that’s hot to the touch,…
What do your parents eat each day? Now look closely at those meals and snacks and see if they’re missing any vital nutrients. The odds are high that they’re not…
One of the things that you might worry about as a family caregiver is whether your elderly loved one will get skin cancer. Unfortunately, there are many senior citizens who…
An estimated one million adults get shingles each year. By the age of 85, half of all adults have had shingles. Some people get through shingles without too many problems.…
It’s estimated that a person walks an average of 115,000 miles during their lifetime. As you age, years of constant pressure can damage these components. Your dad could be among…
The number of older adults with diabetes is over 14 million. More than 34 million Americans of all ages have the disease, and 88 million adults have prediabetes. Around 1.5…
