“I’m not taking that! I don’t need any medicine!” If you’ve heard a senior family member proclaim this or any other sentiment to justify refusing …Read More
What to Do when a Senior Is Refusing Medication
August 5, 2022
Category:Senior Health
The Importance of a Post-Fall Checkup
June 24, 2022
When you were helping mom make lunch the other day, she turned around, lost her balance, and began to fall. Fortunately, you were able to …Read More
Understanding How Home Care Can Help When Caring for ALS
May 6, 2022
Receiving a diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (commonly known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease) raises numerous questions and concerns, both for the person who …Read More
Know the Signs and Symptoms of a UTI in Elderly Loved Ones
April 15, 2022
Itching. Burning. Urgency. If you have ever had the bad luck of suffering from a urinary tract infection (UTI), you know these symptoms well. For …Read More
Top Post-Heart Surgery Tips for National Heart Month
February 4, 2022
During National Heart Month, there are a couple of important ways you can show your heart some TLC: figure out how to maintain heart health, …Read More
Noticing and Treating Depression in Senior Adults
January 28, 2022
After spending time with relatives and revisiting beloved traditions and memories throughout the holiday season, it’s common for a feeling of nostalgia and sadness to …Read More
Improved Senior Footcare is a Step Toward Better Overall Wellness
January 6, 2022
It is difficult to put your best foot forward when soreness plagues every step. Foot problems are normal when we grow older, which is understandable; …Read More
Tips for Committing to Better Health and Wellness for Seniors
December 17, 2021
We’re closing in on a whole new year, and we all understand what that means: time to make some resolutions! If you’re similar to most …Read More
Physical Activity and Dementia: Help Keep Senior Loved Ones Moving
November 19, 2021
When an older adult has dementia or Alzheimer’s and all of the challenges these diagnoses involve, family care providers need a toolbox full of helpful …Read More
Senior Health: Talking to Older Men About Wellness
November 5, 2021
If your dad, grandpa, or any other father figure would rather opt for doing anything at all over visiting the doctor, he is in great …Read More