What Impact Will the Stress of Caregiving Have On You?
Elderly Care in Sun City AZ: How stressed do you feel when you’re caring for an aging parent? A 2015 AARP study on family caregivers uncovered a few startling facts.
What Are the Symptoms of Peripheral Artery Disease?
Caregiver in Surprise AZ: Experts at the Mayo Clinic recommend that people who are aged 65 or older be screened for a condition called peripheral artery disease (PAD). It is a problem with their circulation that decreases blood flow to the arms and legs.
Malnutrition and Your Senior
Home Care Services in Buckeye AZ: Malnutrition can be a massive problem for aging family members. Here’s what you need to know.
5 Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease You May Not Know About
Elder Care in Litchfield Park AZ: Around 50,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) every year. It’s a complicated and progressive disease that has both motor and non-motor symptoms.
When Seniors Never Want to Shower or Bathe
Homecare in Surprise AZ: Millions of seniors rely on dedicated and compassionate family caregivers to assist them in daily tasks they can no longer do.
Is There an Age When Seniors Shouldn’t Drive Anymore?
Home Health Care in Goodyear AZ: AAA reports that 8 out of 10 seniors suffer from arthritis that can make turning and twisting hard to manage.
Does Exercise Impact Cognitive Abilities in People with Parkinson’s?
Home Care in Buckeye AZ: It’s been established for a while that exercise is good for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) because it helps with their physical symptoms.
Could Dental Health Issues Be the Cause of Your Senior’s Appetite Loss?
Loss of appetite is a common issue among elderly adults, but it can cause serious problems. If your senior is not eating enough, they may not be giving their body the nutrients it needs to stay strong and healthy, potentially making them more vulnerable to issues such as illness, infection, and even injury. […]
New World of Health Care
Article taken from The Senior Spirit newsletter Although the good old days of seeing a family doctor are disappearing, health care is evolving so quickly that it could cause vertigo. Health clinics in local retail malls are increasing, and emergency centers are moving in next to grocery stores and hair salons. Meanwhile, hospitals are creating […]
Death and Dying..Have that Conversation!
Yesterday at a senior forum I attended there was a discussion on communication and what you want to happen when you reach your end of life times. The one absolute certainty in life (taxes aside) is if you are alive today, you will die sometime in the future. Unfortunately our society seems to be in […]
