While no one dreams of a trip to the hospital, sometimes it’s necessary. If and when this happens, there are many things we can do to make the hospital stay more comfortable and less stressful while encouraging a rapid recovery. Remember, if you can’t head home from the hospital right away, the benefit of remaining Read More
Fatal Falls in Older Adults are on the Rise
It just happened so suddenly. This is what many of us say when we fall. It is unexpected and jarring. One minute you are on your feet and then in the next second, you are down. Often you can experience traumatic injury in that one second. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports Read More
Age-Related Hearing Loss
Age-related hearing loss is very common among seniors and older adults. Because of its gradual onset, it is often hard to recognize that age-related hearing loss is occurring. Here is some helpful information and important facts which will give you a better understanding of age-related hearing loss and how it can affect either you or Read More
Progressive Illness: Tips for Finding Joy Despite Challenges
by Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC Often, a diagnosis of a progressive illness first arrives to us via our medical providers; our first reaction could be shock or confusion. It is hard to hear much of what is told to you about options and treatments because human nature seems to go initially to disbelief or Read More
How to Find the Right Caregiver for Your Elderly Loved One
Realizing that your elderly loved one needs some extra help can be difficult. On top of this, it can be a challenge to find the best, most qualified person for the task. Here are some tips on how to find the right caregiver to help narrow your search: 3 Tips to Find the Right Read More
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: What You Need to Know About Crohn’s, Colitis & Celiac Disease
There are many diseases associated with old age. But some ailments are crosses we bear over the course of our lives. Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and celiac disease are health issues that last our entire lives. While these diseases are not curable, they are manageable and sufferers can still maintain Read More
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