There comes a time when it’s necessary to seek medical attention. This is true especially with the elderly. As they become older and their health begins to deteriorate, visits to the hospital are more...
Mar
2018
27
Do you have an elderly loved one in your live who you suspect is showing signs of mental illness? This is all too common. In fact, according to a recent CDC report, over 20% of adults ages 55 or older...
Feb
2018
23
There is an addiction crisis in the United States. It is estimated that well over twenty million Americans over the age of twelve suffer from a substance abuse disorder, which results in an annual lo...
Feb
2018
13
Senior citizens face unique health challenges as they enter their twilight years. As caregivers, we want to ensure the highest quality of life for our loved ones so it’s important to learn about and u...
Feb
2018
08
While many types of wounds are observed in the home care setting, pressure ulcers top the list. It is estimated that 1-3 million Americans experience pressure sores each year, mostly senior citizens a...
Jan
2018
31
Parkinson’s Disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects how the nerve cells in the brain produce dopamine. It is commonly referred to as a movement disorder, as those with the disease s...
Jan
2018
09
Influenza, or the flu, is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by one of the influenza viruses. The flu ranges from being mild to severe and can cause severe complications for children, seni...
Dec
2017
28
More and more Americans are embracing vegetarian and vegan lifestyles — to capture the health benefits of a more nutritious diet, as well as to battle the country’s obesity epidemic. And this trend cu...
Dec
2017
22
As we age, a strain is put on keeping that bright and happy smile throughout the years. Our teeth become more vulnerable to a wide range of oral health problems. There are a number of common oral heal...
Dec
2017
20
Diabetes affects 29.1 millions of people in the USA. Every moment, people of all ages are facing the struggles brought about by a diabetes diagnosis. While the disease may be notorious and a household...