Regular swimming has potential health benefits for everyone, especially the elderly. Swimming is an enjoyable and effective form of exercise. A constant heart rate is suitable for cardiovascular health. The elderly and those suffering from age-related disorders will...
When it comes to Alzheimer’s disease, there are so many different things that you and other family caregivers may want or need to learn about. It can be difficult or even overwhelming to learn about everything in each stage all at once. You may feel like you are never...
Your dad’s goal has always been to remain independent, but his battle against cancer’s taken a lot out of him. He’s not sleeping through the night, he’s often sick and can’t get to the bathroom on time. He’s weak and struggles with mobility. Those are a few situations...
No one ever wants someone they love to be facing a wound that is not healing. The key is to have the right help throughout the healing process to assist as much as possible with moving toward no longer having any wounds at all. That can be trickier with some health...
May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month and if your senior has been avoiding anything to do with keeping her blood pressure under control, that needs to change. Understanding the different complications that can arise if she continues to avoid controlling...