Managing Incontinence Care in Older Adults
It is not something most of us would feel comfortable revealing to others. The truth is, the awkwardness of even bringing up incontinence can be enough to keep the problem concealed. Not only that, but there is a common incorrect assumption that it’s simply a normal part of aging and needs to be quietly accepted […]
Making a Plan for Managing Senior Health Issues
If you’re a family caregiver and feeling overwhelmed with juggling appointments with various physician , trips to the drugstore, lab work, managing medications and treatments and special dietary needs for an older individual you love, you are not alone! Managing senior health issues like diabetes, heart disease, COPD, and arthritis can feel like a fulltime […]
Be Aware of These Parkinson’s Signs and Symptoms
Despite the fact that nearly one million individuals are living with Parkinson’s disease within the United States alone, the condition was perhaps first brought to the foreground by the diagnosis of Michael J. Fox. Since then, his foundation has funded breakthroughs in research and awareness that were previously unmatched, giving us hope for a future […]
New Year, New You: Discover the Benefits of Exercise for the Elderly with Chronic Conditions
While staying safe at home has become our new normal, that doesn’t mean we should spend our time stagnant in front of the TV! For senior loved ones, especially people diagnosed with chronic health conditions, maintaining an active lifestyle during the COVID-19 pandemic is a struggle which may seem impossible. However, studies have shown that […]
The Benefits of a Healthy Diet Plan for Kidney Disease
While chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects roughly 11% of adult Americans, for the elderly, the incidence rate jumps to nearly 40%. If a senior in your life struggles with CKD, following the doctor’s suggested dietary plan is vital. The goal is to make certain that amounts of fluid, minerals, and electrolytes remain balanced. The National […]
Top Tips for CKD Management
They’re only about the size of your fist, but they are vital to your body’s functioning. Kidneys serve as filters to eliminate waste from the body, but they also control our blood pressure and help with the creation of red blood cells. For individuals diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), effective management is crucial to […]
Breathe Easier with New Techniques for Controlling COPD
For the many Americans affected by COPD – upwards of 12.7 million of them, according to the American Lung Association – help is on the way, in the form of three innovative treatments that are showing promising results. COPD causes air to be trapped in the lungs when they are inflated. To counteract this, some […]