by owner | Aug 23, 2019 | Care
When spending time with a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, you may notice shifts in their behavior and personality during the late afternoon and evening. Doctors refer to this change as Sundown Syndrome. While doctors are unsure of why exactly Sundowning occurs, it...
by bbworks | Aug 16, 2019 | Care
The conditions surrounding your health are always shifting. Diet, exercise, habits, genetics, and simply the flow of time all play huge roles in how healthy we are. After about age 25, our cells begin dying faster than they are being produced. As we age, our bodies...
by owner | Jul 21, 2019 | Resources
Financial abuse is a common issue faced by many elderly people today. Access to others online allows scammers to connect with less internet savvy elderly people, which can be a recipe for disaster. But unfortunately, not all financial abuse takes place online; and...
by bbworks | Jul 15, 2019 | Care
Summer can be an exciting time of the year for our senior family members. Between family outings, barbeques, gardening, and vacations; most seniors are more active in the summer than in any other months. But it is important that your loved ones are kept comfortable...
by owner | Jul 9, 2019 | Care
A stroke is a very serious medical issue, where normal blood-flow is cut off from the brain. About 800,000 Americans suffer from a stroke each year; and not everyone survives. There are 7 million stroke survivors living in the US; but most people do not fully recover....
by owner | Jul 1, 2019 | Care
When your age and health begins to limit your mobility, travelling by air can become a real challenge. While navigating through an airport can be tedious at any age, but it can be even more daunting when you have difficulty moving. It is important to know your limits...
by owner | Jun 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
When an elderly or disabled person is discharged from the hospital after a serious visit, their healthcare and recovery does not stop at the door. Many elderly people, especially those who live alone, can be in danger of worsening their condition without assistance....
by owner | Jun 6, 2019 | Care
Many of us attempt to remember to drink more water in our daily lives. Whether you grab a drink from the water cooler at the office or carry a bottle with you, people across the country are becoming a lot more conscious of how much water we drink. There are entire...
by owner | May 30, 2019 | Care
Arthritis, or joint disease affects about 50% of all Americans over 65, according to the CDC. There are many different types of arthritis, but all of them have symptoms that include swollen, stiff, and painful joints. Arthritis can be painful to deal with, and in more...
by owner | May 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, you often hear the word dementia along with it. But many people are often uninformed about the difference. Dementia is a term that describes the deterioration of memory, communication skills, and the ability to...
