It is hard to evaluate the healthcare needed when older parents start to have more and more senior healthcare challenges. A good red flag for most families is frequent trips to the doctor or even to the ER. They seem minor and not life threatening – but they are the call to action. Many adult Read More
Aging Parents, Holidays, and New Concerns
It is the time of the year when families get together, often sharing memories and traditions. Unfortunately, this can also bring up aging parents concerns. As we and our parents age, we tend to have more and more concerns about what can be a “slippery journey” of living longer. We even start to wonder about Read More
Medications Errors after Hospitalizations
One of the top reasons older adults are re-hospitalized is due to medications errors. After a hospitalization, patients may be sent home with new and unfamiliar medications. The hospital should provide a list with instructions on which medications to start taking as well as which to stop taking. This list is of critical importance. It Read More
Keeping Seniors Hydrated: A Key Part of Summer Safety
The importance of keeping our bodies well hydrated is a well-known fact. Adequate hydration is necessary to keep the human body’s systems running smoothly. Water carries nutrients to our cells, helps to flush out toxins, regulates our temperature, helps maintain our blood pressure, moves our waste, and keeps our tissues and skin moist. Dehydration is Read More
Good Sleep Health: 3 Things You Can Do for a Good Night’s Sleep
Everybody sleeps. Some more than others, some less than others, but we’re all doing it every single day. So, it’s no secret that good sleep health is an important aspect for health and well-being. As humans age, both quality and quantity of sleep becomes more difficult for a number of reasons. That’s why it’s vital Read More
Holiday Stress for Seniors
While the holidays are typically a time of great joy, they can also be a time of stress, especially for the elderly. The holidays can be a very emotional time of year, and along with all the happiness of the season can come some great sadness. Holiday stress for seniors can be particularly hard on Read More
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