Strategies for Caring for Someone With Incontinence

It’s not something most people would feel comfortable discussing with others. As a matter of fact, the embarrassment of even talking about incontinence is generally enough to keep the problem concealed. Not only that, but there’s a common, incorrect assumption that it’s simply a standard part of getting older and needs to be discreetly accepted […]

Tips for Managing Multiple Chronic Health Issues in Older Adults

If you are a family caregiver and your days seem overloaded with balancing appointments with various physicians, trips to the drugstore, lab work, managing medications and special nutritional needs for an older individual you love, you are certainly not alone! Chronic health conditions like arthritis, COPD, diabetes, and heart disease affect many older adults – […]

Is It Vascular Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease?

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia in the United States, impacting an estimated 5.8 million people. However,  there is another, lesser-known form of dementia causing cognitive impairment in seniors: vascular dementia. Understanding the symptoms and risk factors, along with the unique attributes that set it apart from Alzheimer’s, is crucial to obtaining […]

How Home Care Can Help Seniors Manage Long-Term Medical Conditions

Do you ever get up in the morning and realize, from the moment you got out of bed, that it was going to be “one of those days?” Maybe you slept through your alarm, tripped over the cat, and then remembered you were out of milk. These minor inconveniences, however, pale in comparison of what […]

New Year, New You: Importance of Exercise for the Elderly with Chronic Conditions

While staying safe at home has become our new normal, that doesn’t mean we should spend our time sitting in front of the television! For senior loved ones, especially those diagnosed with chronic health issues, maintaining an energetic lifestyle during the COVID-19 pandemic is a challenge which may seem insurmountable. However, studies have shown the […]

Living With Chronic Kidney Disease: Foods for Healthy Kidney Function

While chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects roughly 11% of adult Americans, for the elderly, the frequency rate jumps to nearly 40%. If an older adult in your life struggles with CKD, following the physician’s recommended dietary plan is crucial. The goal is to make certain that levels of electrolytes, minerals, and fluid remain balanced. The […]

Tips to Help Overcome Pandemic Fatigue in Seniors

It’s been over half a year since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The restrictions that have been put in place to emphasize safety can start to wear on all of us, and although there is a normal desire to want to “get back to normal,” there is a new concern, however: pandemic fatigue in seniors. Pandemic […]

Top Tips for Chronic Kidney Disease Management & Treatment

They are only about the size of your fist, however, they’re imperative to your body’s functioning. Kidneys work as filters to eliminate waste from the body, yet they also control our blood pressure and help in the production of red blood cells. For those with chronic kidney disease, successful management is essential to avoid progression […]