Happy Heart Month (And How To Keep It Healthy)
National Heart Month is observed in February of each year, and that means it’s right around the corner. Given the fact that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death around the globe, and that more than 17 million people die from it annually, it would seem...
What Is Quality Of Life For A Senior Loved One?
January of 2023 will be International Quality Of Life Month around the world, and that makes it a great time to consider just what the quality of life is for our senior loved ones. In many cases, senior parents live right in the homes of their adult children and...
How to Recognize and Prevent Stroke in Seniors
Could Your Elderly Loved One Be at Risk for Stroke?Strokes present frightening possibilities to seniors and their loved ones. Ranging from mild to severe, strokes can cause a wide variety of symptoms including loss of speech, dizziness, weakness, headaches, and even...
Seniors Can Alleviate Foot Pain with the Right Shoes
Extra-Depth Shoes Make a DifferenceOlder people who have foot pain associated with aging, diabetes, or changes to the structure of the foot can get relief from wearing the right kind of shoes. A new study based in Australia compared a group of seniors who wore extra...
5 Signs You May Need To Check Your Thyroid
Since Thyroid Disease Awareness Month is set for January 2023, this would be an appropriate time to take a few moments to have your thyroid checked, and to have any senior loved ones with you checked also. There are two different diseases that can affect the thyroid...
Understanding Glaucoma And Its Treatment
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness, and that’s one of the reasons why January 2023 has been designated as National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is a disease that more frequently affects older people, although people of all ages can contract...
What Is Quality Of Life For A Senior Loved One?
January of 2023 will be International Quality Of Life Month around the world, and that makes it a great time to consider just what the quality of life is for our senior loved ones. In many cases, senior parents live right in the homes of their adult children and...