As an elderly caregiver, it’s crucial that you take time for yourself in order to recharge and relax. Consider choosing one of these destinations as your next vacation spot.
4 Affordable Alternatives to Assisted Living
It’s common for independent living to become difficult with age. This is true for various reasons; the loss of a spouse no longer makes a person feel comfortable being alone in a big house. No longer having the ability to drive increases the need to be closer to an...
Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Hip Surgery
Written by Brandon Leonard, MA and Adam Bitterman, DO Hip fractures often require surgical intervention. There are a limited number of circumstances where performing surgery would not be the treatment of choice including: patients designated for hospice/palliative...
Fitness Tips to Combat Muscle Loss as You Age
Did you ever get the feeling that you might be shrinking? Your shoulders aren’t as wide as they once were. Last time you checked, that jacket was just a little tighter around the arms. You aren’t filling out that full-length mirror the way you used to. Well it may not...
Baby Boomers and Caregivers: What You Need to Know
Of the 42.1 million American adults who are currently serving as caregivers for loved ones, 14 percent provide care for someone 80 or older, 9 percent care for someone 60 to 79, and 7 percent care for someone 18 to 59. By the time these caregivers, who are now aged 46...
Brain-Boosting Foods
Physical ailments and health problems are very common for aging seniors, but one of the most distressing conditions is dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Stripping seniors of what is most valuable – their memories, Alzheimer’s is a heart wrenching ordeal for the...
