If your young child suddenly developed an illness, who would you call? It’s a no-brainer; many parents have the phone number on speed dial for…
Tips to Help You Find Senior-Friendly Health Care
December 16, 2021
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New Alzheimer’s Discovery Sparks Change in How Scientists Think About the Disease
December 8, 2021
If there is one constant in the race to solve the mystery of Alzheimer’s, it is change. It appears as if any time scientists begin…
Tips to More Effectively Communicate About Your COPD
November 23, 2021
It may have started with you telling your inner circle about your COPD, but as the news has slowly spread, you’ve realized that it’s difficult…
How to Respond Safely to Dementia Aggression Using the 6 R’s
November 9, 2021
Dementia comes with many different changes in behavior, including dementia aggression. An aging adult who may have always been cool, calm, and collected can randomly…
Tips for Family Caregivers Caring for Someone with a New Diagnosis
November 2, 2021
You may have seen it coming, or it could have taken you by surprise. Mom has just been given an official diagnosis for a progressive…
Which Flu Vaccine Is Recommended for Older Adults?
September 23, 2021
While COVID-19 still dominates our overall health concerns, it is important to keep in mind that other illnesses can be just as dangerous, particularly for…
Is It Dementia Symptoms or Medication Side Effects?
September 16, 2021
Disorientation. Confusion. Memory loss. While these are definitely hallmark symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, they may also come about from taking…
Respectful Conversations With Seniors: Avoid Elderspeak
August 17, 2021
Watch what occurs at your next family gathering when a new mother places her infant in someone’s arms. The individual will likely transition instantly into…
Talking to a Doctor About a Potential Dementia Diagnosis
August 12, 2021
Shame. Fear. Embarrassment. The thoughts and feelings associated with a potential dementia diagnosis may cause older adults to keep their worries to themselves. A newly…
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.