Are you worried that your elderly loved one will get heart disease? Maybe, one of their parents had this health problem. It could be any one of their other family members, too. Even if your elderly loved one doesn’t have a family history of heart disease, it still may...
Your dad’s doctor asked how he’s doing with activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). The doctor said these are good indicators of your dad’s ability to take care of himself. You’re not sure what the differences are between...
Most people have had a nosebleed at some point in their life. However, there are others that have regular nosebleeds. If you are caring for your elderly loved one and they get regular nosebleeds, there are some things that you should know. The bad part of this is that...
It’s National Service Dog month! That mean it’s a great time to address one of the toughest parts about having a service dog: how to respond when people want to pet the dog. If your senior loved one has a service dog these tips can help them politely make it clear to...
Few people realize that around half of all eye injuries occur at home. While it’s important to protect your eyes during the day, not everyone realizes the risks they take with simple tasks like cleaning, DIY projects, or going outside to the garden. October is Home...
