Older adults are at higher risk for overheating and heat stroke for several reasons. Use these tips to ensure your loved one stays cool and hydrated during the hot summer months.
6 CommentsThe buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints causes a form of arthritis known as gout. It’s important to understand the causes and symptoms of gout to ensure seniors receive prompt treatment and avoid permanent joint damage.
0 CommentsIf you chew an aspirin within the first hour of a suspected heart attack, it increases your chances of survival and minimizes muscle damage to the heart.
1 CommentAnger and aggression is common among Alzheimer's patients, yet it's often hard to tell if it's a result of the disease or a side effect of the medications used to treat it.
2 CommentsHealth scams and unproven cures have been marketed for years. Sadly, seniors are often the target of such scams. Here are some tips for caregivers to help their aging parents avoid becoming the victim of miracle cures.
3 CommentsSupplementation with vitamins, herbs, minerals and antioxidants can be beneficial for some, but buying into this fad can be expensive and potentially detrimental to a senior’s health.
5 CommentsI had the same problem with my father. I fed him well and kept all healthy snacks available, but he'd say he was starving to death all the time.
1 CommentGet the most out of an office visit with your aging parent by being prepared. Use these tips and guidelines to yield the best possible outcome for their medical care.
2 Comments"Off-Time" for a Parkinson's Disease is a period of the day when medication isn't working well or "wearing off", and "on-time" are periods where PD symptoms are controlled.
2 CommentsDepending on where they get their prescriptions filled, your loved one may be able to get a popular heart medication for free.
2 CommentsAlzheimer's sufferers have access to an additional treatment option, due to the recent FDA approval of a higher dosage of Exelon patch—a commonly prescribed drug for people with mild to moderate forms of the disease.
0 CommentsAfter yet another setback with my father-in-law’s health, I was determined to go home and decompress. But, as I sat in my car, I began to wonder who this man I agreed to care for really was.
11 CommentsI could tell that my father-in-law was off his medication, but to my surprise, his nurses had no idea. My frustration turned to anger as I tried to rectify this and other oversights in his care.
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