Seniors and Health Issues
Elder Care Tips For Seniors to Manage Seasonal Allergies
Now that the weather is warming up seasonal allergies are about to start making those seniors who have allergies miserable. Every year seasonal allergies cause red, itchy eyes, congestion, coughing, sneezing, and other symptoms that make seniors miserable for at least a month. The humidity can make those seasonal allergies worse. There are many seniors…
Read More7 Home Healthcare Tips for Managing Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease, or CKD, is extremely common for seniors but it can become incredibly serious if it isn’t properly managed. Home health care providers can make adapting to new lifestyle changes a lot easier and they can also help seniors and family caregivers to learn how to keep CKD under better control. Adopt a…
Read MoreWhat Are the Differences between Personal Care at Home and In-home Nurse Assistance?
At first, it might sound easy enough to determine what types of assistance your senior needs at home. But there are options like nursing help at home and personal care at home that can be confusing when you first hear about them. How can you tell which is which? What matters first is that you…
Read MoreWays to Catch Glaucoma Early
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve in the eye. When the optic nerve is damaged, it impairs the visual information the eye sends to the brain. A healthy optic nerve is vital for good vision. While glaucoma can occur in someone with normal eye…
Read MoreAnti-Aging Skin Care Tips For Senior Women
November is Healthy Skin Month so it’s a great time for senior women to learn more about how they can take care of their skin. Healthy skin will make you look younger and help prevent health problems too. Skin texture and firmness can change as women get older, but that doesn’t mean that there’s no…
Read MoreWhy Seniors Should Eat Eggs for Breakfast
Over the years, there has been contradictory information about eggs. Eggs have long been thought to be high in bad cholesterol. Then the news began to shift, and experts suggested that eggs weren’t so awful after all. So, what really is the truth? New research provides further information on the nutritional value of eggs. The…
Read MoreTips To Help Seniors Get Better Sleep
It’s very common for seniors to have trouble sleeping. Sometimes medications can cause insomnia or poor sleep. And seniors who have depression or anxiety can have difficulty sleeping associated with both of those conditions. Seniors with chronic pain also may be struggling to get enough sleep. But sleep is one of the best things that…
Read MoreGain the Right Tools to Help Your Mom Age at Home
Your mom’s determined to live in her home. However, she fell recently and it’s making you question if that’s really feasible. With the right tools, aging at home is completely possible and even better for your mom’s mental health. As a family caregiver, these household improvements can all help keep her safe and lower your…
Read MoreDental Health Tips For Seniors
Oral health can have a big impact on overall health. For seniors keeping their teeth and gums healthy as they get older can have significant health benefits. And seniors who still have natural teeth should do whatever they can to protect the natural teeth that they have left. But seniors sometimes have unique challenges when…
Read MoreTips For Taking Care Of A Senior Parent With Cancer
When your senior parent is diagnosed with cancer it’s easy to become overwhelmed. There are a lot of things that you and your senior parent need to know. There is a lot of information to process. And there’s a lot of physical changes that you and your senior loved one will have to deal with.…
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