Explore Heart-Healthy Foods for Older Adults
There are many visual reminders this time of the year that prompt us to think about that exceedingly vital organ that works around the clock to help keep us healthy! Store shelves are full of heart-shaped balloons, boxes of candy, and cards. Since it’s also American Heart Month, it is an ideal time to take […]
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 […]
Choosing Healthy Food Options This Holiday Season Keeps Cholesterol in Check
From November to January, it’s easy to lose track of our healthy eating routine during family and holiday get-togethers. For individuals with high cholesterol, however, choosing healthy food options is especially important. Yazid Fadl, MD, MPH, Indiana University Health cardiologist, states, “Around the holidays, we tend to let ourselves go, and that’s the absolute worst […]
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 […]