November Is Diabetes Awareness Month: Learn Signs, Symptoms, and Management Tips for Seniors
Checking sugar levels. Injecting insulin. Carefully watching your diet. If this describes an average day in your life, or that of an older adult you adore, you understand firsthand the challenges that come with a diabetes diagnosis. As November is Diabetes Awareness Month, the aging care team at Compassionate Nursing Services is pleased to share […]
Help Seniors Celebrate a Happy, Healthy Holiday with Diabetes
Nothing says “family” like Thanksgiving, as we gather together in gratitude with those we love to enjoy the simple gift of togetherness. And, as we mentioned in our previous blog post, at the center of the festivities is the classic, lavish dinner that we all eagerly prepare for long before the big day, which can […]
The Surprising Connection Between Diabetes and Alzheimer’s
We already know that diabetes has a huge impact on Americans, with nearly 10% of the population officially diagnosed and more than 25% more suspected cases that are not yet diagnosed. And managing the disease is a lifelong, sometimes complicated process. But there’s now a new twist being unraveled in the lives of diabetics that’s […]