The isolation and fear due to COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the wellbeing of older adults, with nearly half of seniors surveyed in a Kaiser…
Do You Know the Signs for Spotting a Mental Health Concern in Seniors?
February 10, 2021
Category: Aging Issues
Elderly Health Care Issues: Are Elective Medical Procedures Safe for Seniors Now?
September 4, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic put the world on pause, including, among various other activities, healthcare appointments and procedures. As a matter of fact, approximately half of…
6 Tips for Male Mesothelioma Patients
June 4, 2020
Mesothelioma occurs in men 4 times more often than women. Researchers believe men develop mesothelioma more often because occupational asbestos exposure typically happens in male-dominated industries.
Discussing Senior Finances Is Part of Planning for Long-Term Care
April 21, 2020
Discussing senior finances is often taboo, and the reason behind a variety of disputes, heightened emotions, and misconceptions. And for a good number of today’s…
What Every Elder Care Advocate Needs to Ask the Doctor
January 3, 2020
Of the many responsibilities a family caregiver faces, possibly one of the most daunting is managing health problems. The National Council on Aging estimates that around…
Seniors and Finances: How to Ease the Transition to Providing Help
December 4, 2019
One of the hardest issues for the elderly is recognizing the need for help with money matters. Personal finances are both extremely personal and a…
Common Prescriptions Can Lead to an Increased Dementia Risk
August 19, 2019
They’re currently recognized to create various short-term unwanted side effects, such as memory loss and confusion, but new memory care research links several of the…
Could Low Blood Sugar Negatively Impact Diabetes in Seniors?
July 18, 2019
The most recent guidelines from the Endocrine Society regarding diabetes in seniors are unexpected, to say the least: lower blood sugar is not always best. And…
Senior Hygiene Help for Alzheimer’s: Creative Approaches to Avoid Resistance
July 10, 2019
Out of all the challenges pertaining to providing care for a senior loved one with dementia, the Alzheimer’s Association reveals that the most prevalent difficulty is…
Senior Care in St. Louis: The Importance of Positivity to Overcome Caregiver Stress
June 20, 2019
Our facial expressions divulge so much to people around us, and when you’re experiencing an unusual degree of stress, well-meaning friends and family will surely…