Hydration Tips For Seniors in the Summer

Hydration Tips For Seniors in the Summer

Hydration is important year-round but can be especially hard to keep up with in the Summer heat. Unfortunately, many seniors struggle to drink enough water daily. While it’s never good to be dehydrated, in the Summer, it can be especially dangerous. This article will...
Is It Too Dangerous To Leave My Loved One Alone?

Is It Too Dangerous To Leave My Loved One Alone?

As your elderly loved one ages, they may not be fully able to care for themselves. It is not uncommon for elderly individuals to require more and more care as time goes on. Because of this, you should remain vigilant, and look for signs that your loved one may require...
Summer Heat Safety Tips

Summer Heat Safety Tips

Spring has always been a wonderful time of the year- winter coats are put away, baseball is on TV, flowers are blossoming and cool breezes flow through the windows. Spring seems like a distant memory as we race directly into the hot summer heat. Extreme temperature is...
Asthma in Older Adults

Asthma in Older Adults

While asthma is often associated with young children, it is not uncommon for it to affect older individuals as well. People often believe that children “outgrow” their asthma, but it generally is just in remission. Many of those children will face lung problems...
Strong Muscles are Important For Seniors

Strong Muscles are Important For Seniors

Let’s face it. The vast majority of us don’t work out as often as we should. But for senior citizens, a lack of activity can create a lot of added problems. As you age, your muscle mass will decrease. This is especially true when you don’t train those muscles. Having...
Heart Failure in Seniors

Heart Failure in Seniors

If your elderly loved one has a history of heart-related health issues, you should learn the signs and symptoms of heart failure. Despite the absoluteness of the name, it doesn’t mean that their heart ceases working completely, or even all at once. Recognizing signs...