The holidays can be one of the most stressful times of the year, especially for caregivers. Practice holiday stress management by planning a gift exchange, ordering in, investing in a medical alert device and finding some quiet time every day.
Celebrating Incredible Achievements of African-American Seniors
Historically described as a “melting pot,” the United States has long been a place where people of various backgrounds have come together to form a diverse yet unified country. As a result, our nation’s history is filled with incredible accomplishments from different...
Can Exercise Prevent Dementia?
The benefits of exercise seem to be abundant; it can help you lose or maintain your weight, sleep more soundly at night, and improve cardiovascular function. And now, it seems, exercise can also aid in reducing your risk of dementia. Exercise and dementia–in...
Warm Foods To Keep You Warm Through The Winter
Cold days and nights can really take a toll on the human body. Cold weather can affect all the various systems of the body–from your immune system and heart, to your skin and balance or coordination skills. In addition to taking the proper precautions both...
The Very Real Risk of Medication Mismanagement Among Seniors
It’s not uncommon for teenagers to receive lectures and classes focused solely on the very real dangers of drug misuse, but are those providing home care for the elderly teaching their loved ones the same lesson? If not, their loved one’s health and safety could be at...
Glaucoma 101: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment
While many people think that it’s typical to develop eye problems and lose vision as you age, that can be a dangerous assumption when it comes to glaucoma. Glaucoma currently affects about 4 million Americans, many of whom are not aware they have the disease. When...
