How to Recognize the Warning Signs of a Stroke in Seniors
A stroke occurs when the blood and oxygen supply to the brain cells is reduced. The affected brain cells can no longer perform their function and ultimately die. This often…
How to Persuade Seniors to Take Their Medication?
Seniors who are on a regimen of medications need to take those medications regularly. However, sometimes these people refuse to take the meds for one reason or another. That can…
Tips to Keep Seniors Safe during a Beach Trip
Summer is everybody’s favorite season. Families love spending these hot summer days on the beach, and already start planning their ideal summer getaway in the winter. Senior family members are…
7 Summer Health Tips for Seniors
Summer is drawing near, and with it, all the fun activities people of all ages enjoy like outdoor barbecues, gardening, picnics and long walks. But the looming heat waves threaten…
Here Are 5 Leading Health Concerns for the Elderly
Taking care of your health is important, no matter how old you are. However, as we age the risks we face increase, and a more proactive approach may be necessary….
7 Myths about Alzheimer’s and the Truth behind Them
Alzheimer’s is the most feared brain disease. Everybody knows this disease takes away your memories one by one until you cannot even recognize those closest to you. Unfortunately, that’s where…
4 Caregiver Traits That Can Make or Break Their Relationship with a Senior
Pairing a senior and a caregiver is not as easy as you might imagine. Finding the perfect client-caregiver match takes a lot of effort. It takes planning and carefully analyzing…
How to Care For Difficult Seniors
Caring for senior citizens is no easy task. But if your senior loved one does not want to be taken care of, things tend to get even more complicated. As…
How To Prevent and Battle Allergic Reactions in Seniors?
According to the CDC, allergies were the sixth main cause of chronic illness in 2016. More than 50 million Americans are affected by allergies every year. While they can be…
The Difficulties of Communicating with an Alzheimer’s Patient
Out of the many difficulties people who care for patients with Alzheimer’s have to face is the waning ability of the patient to communicate. These communication breakdowns can be difficult…
