Liver Cancer Care for Older Adults

Liver Cancer Care for Older Adults

October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month. Liver cancer can be a major concern for many older adults with a history of alcohol consumption. But anyone could develop this condition. This article will look at risk factors, screenings, treatments, and how daily care may be...
Understanding the Signs of Elder Abuse

Understanding the Signs of Elder Abuse

Elder Abuse is a very serious issue. Unfortunately, over 10% of American senior citizens experience some form of elder abuse each year. It can often come from nursing home attendants, trusted caretakers, neighbors, friends, or even family members. Elders of any gender...
Helping Your Home-Bound Loved One Thrive

Helping Your Home-Bound Loved One Thrive

As your loved ones age, it becomes more difficult for them to stay independent, as much as they may want to be. It is important to help them maintain their own livelihood, even if their decreased mobility and/or mental capacity weaken their ability to care for...
Learning the Signs of a Stroke

Learning the Signs of a Stroke

Strokes are one of the leading causes of death in the US. Almost 800,000 strokes occur in the US each year, according to the CDC. The risk of having a stroke can increase as you age. For the safety of you and your loved ones, it is important to know the signs of a...
Grief and Losing an Elderly Loved One

Grief and Losing an Elderly Loved One

Grief affects everyone differently, especially when the one we lost was a huge part of our lives. After an elderly loved one passes away, it can be important to process your grief. The loss of an elder can be strange. On one hand, they lived a full life; but on the...
Advance Directives and Elder Care

Advance Directives and Elder Care

For families looking after older loved ones, understanding your role in their medical care can be important. But legally speaking, you likely don’t have a say. However, with your loved one’s permission, a lawyer could help grant you an Advance Directive....
Summer Hydration for Elders

Summer Hydration for Elders

Hydration is important year-round, but for older adults, it can be harder to manage. In the summer heat, hydration can be a matter of life and death. Unfortunately, many older adults struggle to drink enough water daily. While it’s never good to be dehydrated, in the...
Dental Care Tips for Older Adults

Dental Care Tips for Older Adults

Dental care is an often-overlooked aspect of senior healthcare. Unfortunately, many seniors experience a decline in oral hygiene as they age. This is often because of mobility, memory issues, and tighter budgets in retirement. However, the cost of implants and...
How Do People Pay For In-Home Care?

How Do People Pay For In-Home Care?

Many older adults live on strict incomes and the fixed budgets of their pensions or savings. So, when it comes to receiving elder care, how do they afford it? This article will look at some common ways that elder individuals plan for in-home care in retirement....