Springing our clocks forward left a lot of us feeling sluggish from losing that extra hour of sleep. But before long, our bodies have adjusted …Read More
Category: aging
It’s A Balancing Act: Taking Care of Elderly Parents and School-Aged Children
December 4, 2020
If your days are full of managing a home, parenting, working, caring for older parents, and attempting to fit in time for yourself while nurturing …Read More
How to Talk with Older Parents About Long Term Care Planning
November 23, 2020
Being together over the holidays is a great time to catch up and an ideal time to have discussions about long term care planning with …Read More
The Importance of Cognitive Health for Seniors
November 12, 2020
Forgetfulness. Confusion. Disorientation. These as well as other impacts of cognitive decline make life challenging for seniors and those who care for them, and may …Read More
The Benefits of a Healthy Diet Plan for Kidney Disease
October 16, 2020
While chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects roughly 11% of adult Americans, for the elderly, the incidence rate jumps to nearly 40%. If a senior in …Read More
The Importance of Addressing Senior Mental Health
October 9, 2020
They are called our “golden years” for good reason; growing older brings with it an abundance of benefits, including increased wisdom, the freedom to experience …Read More
Pandemic Fatigue in Older Adults: Tips to Help
September 25, 2020
It’s been over 6 months since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The restrictions which have been put in place to emphasize safety can begin to wear …Read More
Helping to Manage Urinary Incontinence in the Elderly
September 18, 2020
While not unusual, urinary incontinence in the elderly is a challenging condition to cope with, impacting day-to-day life in many ways and frequently leading to …Read More
Home Health Aides Provide Transitional Care After a Hospital Stay
August 28, 2020
Following a surgical procedure or hospital stay, the words we look forward to hearing most are, “Here are your discharge papers – you’re able to …Read More
What You Need to Know About Common MS Symptoms
August 14, 2020
Its cause is still not known, but affecting over one million people in the U.S. alone, multiple sclerosis may cause a wide and unpredictable range …Read More