During the long, cold winter, we enthusiastically anticipated the heat of summer. What a relief to finally throw open the windows and allow the warm …Read More
Tag: Senior Health
Elderly Joint Pain Increases Fall Risks
May 14, 2021
The statistics related to senior falls are surprising. Falls are the primary source of injury in older adults, and bring about hundreds of thousands of …Read More
Understanding and Treating Hospital Delirium in Seniors
May 7, 2021
A hospital stay is never something a senior looks forward to, but at least there is the comforting fact that the required care and treatment …Read More
Managing Long-Term Conditions with Home Health Care Services
April 30, 2021
Did you ever wake up and realize, as soon as you got out of bed, it was going to be “one of those days?” Maybe …Read More
Causes of Extreme Tiredness in the Elderly and Strategies to Help
April 9, 2021
Springing our clocks forward left a lot of us feeling sluggish from losing that extra hour of sleep. But before too long, our bodies have …Read More
A Healthy Senior Diet Keeps Cholesterol in Check During the Holidays
December 11, 2020
From November to January, a healthy diet for older adults can be especially challenging during holiday and family get-togethers. For individuals with high cholesterol, however, …Read More
The Benefits of a Healthy Diet Plan for Kidney Disease
October 16, 2020
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 …Read More
Helping Manage Age-Related Incontinence in Seniors
September 18, 2020
While not unusual, age-related incontinence in seniors is a challenging condition to manage, impacting daily life in lots of ways and frequently leading to reduced …Read More
Dangers of Dehydration in Seniors: Don’t Overlook This Health Risk
July 10, 2020
During the warmest time of the year, maintaining proper hydration is crucial, particularly for seniors. As a matter of fact, approximately 1/2 of all seniors …Read More
Summer Heat Safety Tips for Older Adults
June 26, 2020
The longer days of summer mean extra time for swimming, family cookouts, gardening, and all of those other wonderful seasonal pursuits. Yet it also means …Read More