3 Reasons Seniors Need to Drink More Water
Dehydration Poses Serious Problems for the ElderlyWater makes up about 50-60% of the human body. It is essential for blood flow, heart function, organ function, brain function, and waste removal. When people fail to drink enough water, they may experience muscle...
What Every Senior Should Know Before Donating Blood
Given that January is National Volunteer Blood Donor Month, now is a good time to start thinking about donating so as to help someone who is really in need of that life-giving blood. There is always a shortage of available blood because so much is needed to satisfy...
Caregivers Create Better Outcomes for Hospital Patients
Caregivers Make All the Difference During a Hospital StayWhen loved ones require a hospital stay, we expect the hospital to provide the best medical care possible to take care of their needs. What we don’t always consider, however, is how being alone in the hospital...
What Really Delays Dementia?
The In-home Caregiver Sorts Through Some Dementia TheoriesWhat’s the “million-dollar question” in medicine today? One of the top few—actually worth far, far more than a million dollars—is what causes dementia. As scientists continue to work night and day to find a...
How to Understand the Dangers of Atherosclerosis in the Elderly
Atherosclerosis Can Cause Decreased Brain FunctionAtherosclerosis, described as a hardening and narrowing of the arteries, has long been associated with heart disease and heart attacks. As plaque builds up on the walls of the arteries, it creates a narrowing of the...
What Seniors Need to Know About Cataracts
Seniors Over the Age of 55 Face Greater Risk of CataractsIf you or someone you love is experiencing vision problems and is over the age of 55, cataracts may be the culprit. Although cataracts can occur in younger patients due to a genetic problem or infection, they...
What’s on Your Senior Menu?
There’s less than a week to go to Thanksgiving. Travel plans are all in order. Menus are set. We’re all set to smile tolerantly in the face of whatever familial tortures are headed our way. It’s a holiday. It’s a time for family to get together. It’ll be over soon. We...