Throughout January seniors and their families will be paying more attention than ever to eye health. That’s because January is Eye Care Month and it’s the best time of the year to think about senior eye health. There are lots of things that seniors can do to help...
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...
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...
After a stroke, fall, or illness, your dad may be having a more challenging time walking around and doing things in the home. It’s been suggested that he would benefit from occupational and/or physical therapy. You’re not sure what that means. What are the differences...
