If today’s to-dos seem like a lot more than you are able to possibly squeeze into 24 short hours, you’re not alone. Family caregivers are often overloaded with daily care tasks: Planning and preparing meals. Shopping and other errands. Planning...
Read moreTips to Avoid Overmedication in Seniors
The days of “take two aspirin and call me in the morning” have morphed into “take two of these…and two of these…and perhaps one of those, too!” Nearly 40% of seniors are taking at least five different prescription medications each day – not to...
Read moreThe Top Warning Signs of Elderly Mobility Issues & Tips for Prevention
Benjamin Franklin certainly had it right: An ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure. When it comes to noticing and addressing elderly mobility issues, prevention is crucial. Falls in older adults lead to 3 million emergency room...
Read moreLiving With COPD: Tips to More Effectively Communicate About Your Diagnosis
It began with those in your inner circle, and it has gradually been spreading outward to good friends and acquaintances. Revealing that you are living with a COPD diagnosis and knowing how to answer the various questions that arise about it may...
Read moreTips to Manage Swallowing Issues in Seniors
On a hot summer day, there is nothing more satisfying than a tall, cold drink; however, for a senior with swallowing issues, or dysphagia, this simple pleasure could be downright dangerous. Dysphagia affects millions of seniors, as a result of...
Read moreWhen Short-Term Clarity Returns in Late Stage Alzheimer’s and What it Means in the Search for a Cure
Can cognitive function return in late stage Alzheimer’s? In fact, yes, albeit short-term. Previously termed “terminal lucidity,” it’s more frequently referred to now as “paradoxical lucidity.” It signifies a sudden, short-term return of clarity...
Read moreLiving with COPD During COVID-19: The Resources and Tips You Need
Those with COPD have needed to be especially vigilant since the COVID-19 pandemic began, as they are likely at both a greater risk for contracting the virus, as well as developing more serious complications as a result. A recent research study...
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