Incontinence Caregiving Tips for Family Members

It is not something the majority of us would feel comfortable revealing to others. In fact, the awkwardness of even talking about incontinence is often enough to keep the issue hidden. Not only that, but there’s a common misconception that it is simply a standard aspect of the aging process and needs to be quietly […]

Keeping Up With Chronic Health Problems in Older Adults

If you are a family caregiver and feel overwhelmed with juggling appointments with various physicians, trips to the pharmacy, lab work, managing medications and special nutritional needs for a senior you love, you’re not alone! Long-term health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, COPD, and arthritis afflict many older people – and quite often, they’re battling […]

Causes, Signs, and Symptoms of Vascular Dementia

With more than 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, most people are familiar with the signs and symptoms of this form of dementia. However, there’s another, lesser known form of dementia that causes cognitive issues in seniors: vascular dementia. Understanding the symptoms and risk factors, along with the unique attributes that make it different from […]

New Year, New You: The Importance of Exercise for Seniors with Chronic Conditions

Although staying safe at home has become our new normal, that doesn’t mean we should spend our time stagnant in front of the TV! For senior loved ones, specifically those with chronic health conditions, maintaining an energetic lifestyle during the COVID-19 pandemic is a challenge that may seem insurmountable. Yet, research indicates the importance of […]

Help Seniors Combat Pandemic Fatigue with These Tips

It’s been half a year now since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The restrictions that have been established to emphasize safety can begin to wear on us all, and although there is a natural tendency to want to “go back to normal,” there is a new issue that is having an effect on seniors: pandemic fatigue. […]

Top Tips to Help Manage Kidney Disease in Seniors

They’re only around the size of your fist, yet they’re crucial to your body’s performance. Kidneys serve as filters to remove waste from the body, but they also regulate our blood pressure and help with the production of red blood cells. For individuals diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, effective management is vital to prevent further […]