Increased time in traffic has been shown to contribute to heart abnormalities. Here are tips to avoid traffic while still maintaining your independence.
Part IV: Why Caregiver Appreciation Deserves More Than A Day
Caring for another human on a daily basis—whether a child, a spouse, or an aging parent—is a challenging, and often exhausting, task. When being a caregiver is your daily existence, it becomes easy to take all your hard work for granted. Caregiver Appreciation Day is...
Caregiving Part III: How To Hire A Caregiver For A Loved One
Caring for an aging loved one is a difficult job. And whether you have the bandwidth to take on the caregiving yourself or need to hire outside help, there is considerable thought that should go into the process. In order to ensure that your loved one receives the...
Part V: Caregiving: Navigating the Medical Journey
Unless you have medical training, it’s hard to be completely prepared for everything that happens when a parent needs medical attention. There are many decisions that need to be made and it can be stressful to figure out how to make the right ones by yourself. The...
Life After A Stroke
According to stroke.org, while 80 percent of strokes can be prevented, nearly 800,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke each year. In honor of World Stroke Day (October 29), we’re sharing everything you need to know about a stroke—including signs that you...
The Differences Between Medical Alert Systems and Apple Watch Series 4
In September 2018, Apple announced its newest updates and features to the Apple Watch Series 4, drawing nationwide attention from every demographic, including seniors. In an attempt to cater more of its services towards the older demographic, Apple implemented fall...
