One of the main health concerns for elderly people is bone health. There are so many elderly people who are diagnosed with osteoporosis and/or other bone conditions. The truth is that bones do become less dense as people get older. The decreased...
Read More ›When you’re a family caregiver, you probably had a lot to worry about in the beginning. When this aging senior in your life first needed help, it might have been after a medical emergency, such as a heart attack or stroke. It could have been...
Read More ›There are many misconceptions when it comes to home care services. Many people think caregivers are there to take over. Once you hire a professional caregiver, you lose your independence. That's not the case. Here are the things a home care aide...
Read More ›June 8th's Call Your Doctor Day is a great time to catch up with tests and exams. Initially, Call Your Doctor Day was established to encourage women to go for a wellness exam. It's transformed in a day to encourage all adults, no matter the gender...
Read More ›Muscle and joint pain affects everything that your senior does, including driving. If she’s trying to hold onto her independence for as long as possible, she may not be interested in talking about how this affects her ability to keep driving....
Read More ›When you first suggest hiring a caregiver, your elderly family member might not think that’s necessary at all. In fact, one of the questions she might ask you is just what they can do for her anyway. It helps if you have an answer ready to go for...
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