Aging brings a new and challenging set of trials to deal with — both for a senior adult living alone and the people who care for them. Additionally, it can be challenging to differentiate between normal age-related changes and those that need extra attention. Those...
The holidays are for enjoyment, away from the stress of work and other life's challenges. It's the season we spend and share with our friends and family. However, the holiday festivities also come with a lot of food, which can be overwhelming if you have diabetes....
Important Statistics to Consider When Dealing with Breast Cancer in Seniors Every 2 minutes one case of Breast Cancer is diagnosed in a women in the U.S. Women in the U.S. have a 1 in 8 lifetime risk of being diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Improvements...
Without a doubt, the aging process is not easy. The loss of independence that seniors are faced with can be depressing and frustrating. Whenever possible, we should do all that we can to make later life transitions as comfortable as possible. Keeping the pantry stocked...
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,...