Since wintertime comes with many safety hazards for the elderly, caregivers should provide their loved ones with these winter safety tips for seniors.
Getting Your Loved One’s Home Ready for the Winter Months
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Easing the Transition Home After A Hospital Visit
After returning home from a hospital stay, many seniors have trouble transitioning back to living independently. We’ve identified the gaps in care and put together a checklist for how to stay safe at home after being in the hospital.
How to Create a Fire Emergency Plan
You only have two minutes to evacuate your home in the event of a house fire. That’s why removing fire hazards in the home and creating a fire emergency plan is essential to maintaining your safety as you age in place.
Build Up Healthy Bones with a Healthy Diet
Osteoporosis is a serious health threat to seniors, but a healthy diet is the best way to combat osteoporosis symptoms and promote healthy bones as you age.
The Cost of Caring For An Elderly Parent
Caring for an elderly parent is expensive. A new study shows that 42 percent of family caregivers report spending $5,000 or more each year on caregiving-related expenses like food, clothing, doctor visits, transportation and others.
Maintaining Healthy Lungs As You Age
There are several lung problems seniors are at risk of experiencing, but luckily there are simple steps you can take that will promote healthy lungs as you age.
True or False: Are Mammograms Necessary For Older Women?
It’s important to start a discussion about the signs of breast cancer and preventative measures during the month of October. This is especially true when it comes to breast cancer in older women. The recommended course of prevention for older women is dow
Does Getting Older Mean Getting Happier?
Contrary to popular belief, new scientific studies have shown that getting older can also actually mean feeling happier.
Eating Your Way To A Better Brain
If you’re looking for ways of preventing alzheimer’s try incorporating more brain healthy foods into your diet. Research has show they can have a big impact!
“What Causes Alzheimer’s Disease?” & Other FAQs on Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s is a very complicated disease, which is why we’ve answered some of the most frequently asked questions about it, including what causes Alzheimer’s disease and the warning signs of Alzheimer’s
