Category: Health

Preventing UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections) In Seniors

Published: 10/30/18

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are painful and can morph into more serious kidney infections if they aren’t caught and treated in time. However, in the […]

TIA And What It Means For Seniors

Published: 09/27/18

Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) is the medical term for what non-medical personnel refer to as “mini-strokes.” They are dubbed “mini” because the symptoms - and […]

Seniors Should Have Fun In The Sun…Safely

Published: 07/31/18

As seniors age, lifestyles can become more sedentary and this isn’t good for the body or the brain. Getting outside and having fun in the […]

Encouraging Fluids To Prevent Dehydration

Published: 06/29/18

Prevent dehydration by encouraging fluid intake and finding delicious water-only alternatives is a great way to give a little extra TLC to senior loved ones […]

Bathroom Safety Tips for Seniors

Published: 05/29/18

Not only are bathroom falls dangerous – they can be fatal – particularly for seniors who are more fragile or who wind up requiring surgery. […]

Preventing Malnutrition in the Elderly

Published: 03/20/18

Many experts feel that at least 56% or more of the senior population in the United States suffers from inadequate nutrition, and this includes seniors […]

Senior Prescription Medications: Hoarding, Borrowing & Sharing

Published: 02/27/18

There’s a reason why prescription medications reminders are one of the most sought-after senior services for home care providers. Even without dementia or dementia-related diagnosis, […]

Exercises For Homebound Seniors

Published: 01/31/18

Homebound seniors need exercise even more than their outwardly active counterparts. Homebound often equals sedentary if you’re not careful. Fortunately, there are plenty of exercises […]

Age in Place with a Universal Home Design

Published: 12/18/17

Are you or someone you love interested in aging-in-place. While “aging in place” seems like a contemporary trend, it’s actually a return to the way […]

Dementia: Identify Beginning Signs and Symptoms

Published: 07/17/17

Senior moments are the stuff jokes are made of. When true forgetfulness or confusion sets in, however, it’s no laughing matter. Seniors in the beginning […]

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