With age comes new challenges. A common one being hearing loss. Hearing loss can lead to decreased quality of life. Hearing aids are often sought out to help improve the situation. However, there are ...
Today we find ourselves raising our kids and caring for our parents at the same time. It is very common for our parents to want to stay in their own home and keep their independence. This leads to t...
Psoriasis is an auto-immune disorder that results in patches of red and scaly skin, among other symptoms. Currently, there is no cure for it, only ways to help manage it. A recent study may have revea...
Caregiving is not just about tending to physical health, there is an obligation to help with emotional and mental health as well. It’s important to know how to tend to emotional well-being to optimize...
One very common caregiving task is helping someone get dressed. This is a personal activity and it can be stressful to both the caregiver and his or her loved one. We hope some of the tips below can h...
Caregiver burnout is when a caregiver experiences anxiety, fatigue, and physical ailments related to their caregiving duties. Caregivers of all varieties, from nurses to family volunteers, are at risk...
Chemotherapy is not easy. In fact, it can be quite daunting. Hospital and clinical settings are unnerving for many people. However, there are items one can bring to his or her infusion session to help...
We’re approaching what is typically the peak for summer temperatures. Older adults are more vulnerable to heat-related disorders. This is for a variety of reasons ranging from health issues, medicatio...
Watermelon is a favorite summertime treat. It’s a crisp, cool way to get some refreshment against the sizzling heat. Just how good for you is it, though? Below we’ll outline some health benefits of wa...
Kitchen safety is important for anyone, but especially senior citizens. Kitchens rank behind bathrooms as the room that older Americans are most likely to experience accidents in. This is partly due t...