People who visit the hospital for an overnight stay are approximately 20 percent more likely to be readmitted within 30 days. This is especially true for those with heart or respiratory issues, and it’s even more common among seniors. No one wants to spend more time in the hospital than…
A mini-stroke is also known as a transient ischemic attack, or TIA. The condition occurs when the blood flow in a small vessel within the brain becomes interrupted. Statistics indicate approximately 500,000 people experience TIAs annually. Approximately 10 percent of adults who experience TIAs have more serious strokes within three…
Growing older isn’t as bleak as it’s often made out to be. Though seniors can develop a number of health conditions, radical changes in health and overall wellbeing aren’t necessarily guaranteed. Following are some widespread myths about aging and the reasons you and your elderly loved one shouldn’t always believe…
A 2012 study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found the risk of a person’s death increased by 13 percent for each additional daily serving of red meat and by 20 percent if the meat was processed. Since making sure your senior loved one maintains a healthy diet is…
Socialization, physical activities, and daily hygiene can be difficult for seniors with degenerative neurological disorders, requiring them to rely on family caregivers more. What seems like a simple task could be challenging due to aggression, fear, and other symptoms associated with dementia. Continue reading to find oral hygiene tips you…
Seniors who remain active can prevent age-related health issues and increase their ability to perform daily activities. Exercising can boost the mental, emotional, and physical health of aging adults on a long-term basis. Here are some of the reasons exercise is important in the golden years. 1. Reduces the Risk…
Loss of independence is a major concern for many seniors. While living independently for as long as possible may seem desirable for most aging adults, there may come a time when this isn’t feasible. Here are four ways to tell if it’s unsafe for your elderly parent to live alone. …
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder that affects approximately 500,000 people in the United States. Approximately 95 percent of people with Parkinson’s disease are over the age of 60. Though there’s no cure for the disease, early diagnosis can help with symptom management. Parkinson’s disease is often misdiagnosed in the…
The body needs to stay hydrated to function properly on a daily basis. Dehydration is caused when the body loses more fluids than it takes in. Seniors have a variety of health concerns that may be attributed to other conditions but in actuality are caused by dehydration. Here are a…
When providing stroke care for a senior loved one, it’s important to take precautions to make bath time as safe as possible. Senior stroke survivors typically have a limited ability to move, which means they may not be able to react quickly while in the shower or bath. However, there…