Among Americans, stroke is the fifth leading cause of death, as well as a significant factor in adult disability. In addition, the risk for stroke increases with age. Since May is American Stroke Month, we would like to present some information about stroke and seniors,...
For many seniors today, much emphasis is put on heart health and maybe even managing diabetes. It's easy to overlook or neglect the kidneys until they aren't working properly. Our kidneys play an important role in keeping us healthy. What Your Kidneys Do We have two kidneys,...
What Is a Heart Attack? Our hearts are one of the most vital parts of our body. They're the engine pumping blood throughout our circulatory system that keeps us alive. When we are excited, or scared, or in love, they seem to race within our chests...
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Here at Family Tree In-Home Care, our staff is taking the time to reflect on the condition to have a better understanding of what it entails. With more than 3 million Americans affected, National Glaucoma Awareness Month is the perfect...
The holidays are a special time of year and a wonderful moment for family and friends to come together and celebrate. Seniors who are dealing with mobility issues, who live alone, or who are suffering from Alzheimer’s, dementia, or depression, may begin to feel isolated...
Talking with senior citizens about the future can be difficult. This may explain why more than 90% of survey participants in the U.S. over the age of 65 have not even spoken with their significant others, parents, or adult children about critical long-term care issues....