Proactive Diabetes Care At Home

Proactive Diabetes Care At Home

Diabetes care can be a lifelong challenge for many people. And for older adults, care can be much more important. Being proactive with how you care for your body with diabetes is essential to maintaining a healthy blood sugar level. These care tips will help you be...
Hair Thinning and Loss in Older Adults

Hair Thinning and Loss in Older Adults

Hair consistently grows and regrows on your head. As we age, this cycle can be affected by changes in health, environmental factors, and more. But when does normal shedding become hair thinning? What about hair loss? This article will explore the differences between...
Discussing Cancer Diagnoses with Children

Discussing Cancer Diagnoses with Children

When a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, it can be hard for the whole family to process. But if you have young children, you may have to approach the news differently. The concept of cancer can be scary to young children, especially when an older loved one has...
Managing IBS With Age

Managing IBS With Age

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a gastrointestinal (GI) disorder that can affect your daily life. IBS is a chronic condition that can be onset by changes in lifestyle, other medical conditions, or even medication side effects. If you have IBS, your condition can advance...
Important Vaccines for 65+ Adults

Important Vaccines for 65+ Adults

Vaccinations are a critical step in defending yourself and others from potentially harmful illnesses. For older individuals, vaccines can help protect against some viruses and bacterial infections that can be common causes of death for those in their age group. This...
The 7 Stages of Dementia

The 7 Stages of Dementia

If your older loved one is living with dementia, you will likely notice a decline in their cognitive understanding as the condition progresses. Their doctor may have even communicated with you and your family about what stage of cognitive impairment your loved one is...
The Holiday Season and Dementia Care

The Holiday Season and Dementia Care

The holidays are a time for family and tradition, and the stress of planning and preparation. But when your older loved one is living with dementia, it can be a more stressful time than usual. Dementia can bring several challenges to the holiday season. This article...
Assistive Devices for Arthritic Individuals

Assistive Devices for Arthritic Individuals

Arthritis can affect your ability to reach, grab, or move around your home easily. Depending on which joints are arthritic, it can take a toll on your ability to meet your own needs. This article will discuss some common items that can make daily life easier. Kitchen...
Cold and Flu Season Preparation for Seniors

Cold and Flu Season Preparation for Seniors

Cold and flu season can be a major problem for those of an advanced age. Most older adults have a higher risk of having a severe or debilitating illness or having existing health problems become much worse as a result of infection. This article will discuss how to...
Caring for Your Hearing As You Age

Caring for Your Hearing As You Age

As we get older, our senses tend to worsen. Our hearing tends to dull with age, making it harder to hear what is around us. However, there are steps you can take to help reduce auditory loss with age. This article will discuss tips for maintaining your ability to hear...