Being a caregiver is a big responsibility, which is why our friends at Safe Smart Living provided the best tips for caring for an elderly parent.
Making Your House Safe for an Alzheimer’s Patient
If you have a loved one who is battling Alzheimer’s Disease, you know how emotionally challenging it can be to provide care on a day-to-day basis. Seeing to it that your family member gets the very best care and attention requires compassion, patience and personal...
Recipes to Combat Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition that thins and weakens the bones, making those who suffer from it significantly more vulnerable to fractures and injuries. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), roughly 40 million Americans are either living with or are at...
Building Muscle for Kidney Health
There are many benefits to being more muscular, but what can you do about strength training if you are on kidney dialysis? According to MedicineNet.com, a new study shows that building muscle if you are a dialysis patient may be more beneficial to your overall health....
Laughter Improves Short-Term Memory
You might be familiar with the phrase “laughter is the best medicine” but did you know that laughter can actually keep you healthy? New research proves that laughter actually can improve the functionality of your brain as well as short-term memory in older adults. The...
Eating Healthy in Midlife Helps Protect the Brain
You feel better when you eat right. A healthy diet can help you to be more energetic, dynamic and focused. What you put into your body on a daily basis can affect everything from how productive you are to what kind of mood you are in. This is because, researchers say,...
