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, fever, and…
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 getting enough…
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 get this…
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. Some develop…
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 75%…
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 million cases…
Anxiety is an increasing problem among the general population, and the senior population is no exception. More seniors today suffer with anxiety, typically due to boredom, loss of control over their health,…
A mastectomy is the surgical removal of a breast. Sometimes surgeons must remove both breasts to remove or prevent breast cancer. The surgery used is based on the tumor size, progression, age,…
If your parent has suffered from a stroke and is now ready to come back home to continue her recovery, you might be wondering what to expect during this transition that can…
Every stroke is different and affects the person who experienced it differently. If your elderly family member has just had a stroke, she may have a long recovery ahead of her. There…