Know the Warning Signs of Heat Exhaustion in the Elderly
Throughout the long, cold winter, we enthusiastically looked forward to the heat of summer. What a relief to finally throw open the windows and let the warm breezes blow through the house! Yet now that we are in the midst of the dog days of summer, it is critical to take precautions and know the […]
Understanding the Warning Signs of Parkinson’s Disease
Though nearly one million individuals are living with Parkinson’s disease within the United States alone, the condition was perhaps first brought to the spotlight by the diagnosis of Michael J. Fox. Since then, his foundation has funded advancements in research and awareness that were previously unparalleled, providing us with hope for a future cure. In […]
Joint Stiffness from Osteoarthritis Increases Fall Risk for Older Adults
The statistics related to senior falls are astonishing. Falls are the leading cause for injury in seniors, and lead to hundreds of thousands of hip fractures every year, together with numerous other injuries experienced. As common as falls in the elderly are, the risk is more than doubled for anyone with osteoarthritis, as reported by […]
What Is Happening with My Loved One? Hospital-Induced Delirium in Older Adults
A hospital stay is not something an older adult looks forward to, but at least there is the reassuring fact that the necessary treatment and care are going to be delivered to provide healing. But what happens when the outcome isn’t as expected, and the older adult ends up with a new health concern? More […]
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 […]
Caring for a Senior Loved One in the Late Stages of Dementia: Part 3 of 3
Receiving the news that your senior family member has been diagnosed with dementia is life-changing. Thinking through the many elements and aspects of the disease as well as its impact, both now and the long term, can be overwhelming. In this three-part series, we have examined the early, middle and late stages of dementia, detailing […]
Top Ways to Fight Extreme Fatigue in Older Adults
Springing our clocks forward left a lot of us feeling sluggish from losing that extra hour of sleep. But before too long, our bodies have adjusted to the time change and life goes on. Imagine, however, feeling exhausted and lethargic the majority of the time, no matter how much you sleep. Extreme fatigue in older […]
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 […]
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 […]
Seniors and Mental Health: A Growing Concern
They are called our “golden years” for good reason; getting older brings with it a wealth of positive benefits, including increased wisdom, the freedom to savor life without the responsibilities of a career and young family to raise, and the opportunity to spend more time with family and friends and participating in pursuits we enjoy. […]