Although used interchangeably by many people, 'in-home care' and 'home health care' are very different and families in need of an extra pair of hands need to understand the difference between the two. Knowing which type of home care assistance suits the needs of your...
As our parents age, we often reach the time when a family has to decide if it is no longer safe for a senior to be living alone. Decisions about how to care for the people who raised us are some of the hardest of...
Asthma is a common respiratory diagnosis and is especially common in elders. Many of us think of it as an illness that develops in childhood, but it can occur at any time in life. What Is Asthma? Asthma is caused by swelling in the bronchial tubes in...
The weight of having a loved one battle cancer is substantial. The very act of managing those emotions and loving your beloved can feel like a full-time job. Additionally, cancer care brings so much more than emotional and physical turmoil. There are treatment appointments to...
Every parent knows the amount of exertion involved in juggling work, life, and childcare. It's not easy to attain a work-life balance when “life” includes being a parent and a spouse. More and more adults are increasingly experiencing an added role — that of the...
Pneumonia is something to never take lightly, and this is especially true for seniors. According to the CDC, 50,000 people in the United States die from pneumonia annually. Seniors age 65 and older are the most at-risk group for the infection. If you or a...
Seniors with either dementia or Alzheimer's disease deserve wonderful gifts along with your other loved ones. We have three gift ideas that you'll see are just perfect for the situation. 1. Custom Photo Storybook Alongside the loss of problem-solving skills, language, and thinking capabilities, memory loss is...
Memory loss, forgetfulness, and certain behavioral changes in your loved ones point to more than just a simple problem. Their safety and security become an issue, which leaves you feeling stressed and emotional over their well-being. What could be done for them, and for you, to...
Every year, 3 million of America's senior citizens are treated in emergency departments for injuries suffered during a fall. Of those, one in five will suffer a broken hip or head trauma. These numbers are shocking, and they really don't need to be as high...
According to a recent Pew Research Center study, 27% of senior citizens in the U.S. live alone. Though living alone does not always result in loneliness, it can be a contributing factor. Between the unexpected loss of a spouse, shrinking social circles, and difficulties communicating,...