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What You Need to Know about Your Senior's New Walker

The first time your elderly family member tries to use a walker she might get pretty frustrated. That’s because these simple assistive devices can take a little getting used to. But once she’s adept with her walker, she’ll be ready to go. Using a Walker Takes Some Practice at First It can take a lot...

Would You Know if Mom Had a Blood Clot?

When a person injures themselves, blood clots to help seal the injury and prevent too much blood loss. Afterward, the blood clot naturally dissolves. That kind of blood clot is, of course, a good thing. However, sometimes blood clots form and don’t dissolve. It can happen anywhere in the body and lead to serious medical...

Preventing Depression in Family Caregivers

Taking care of your aging mom or dad is rewarding, but it is also stressful. Depending on their disability, their needs can easily take priority over your own. Over time, their health can deteriorate even more, demanding even more energy and attention to keep them healthy and safe. As a result, many family caregivers develop...

How Does High Cholesterol Affect Health?

High cholesterol is sometimes a mystery to people. After all, it’s not something you can see, and it typically doesn’t have any symptoms. That can make people ignore their cholesterol levels or think that having high cholesterol isn’t really a problem. However, high cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease. Understanding what cholesterol...

What Will Your Dad Need While Recovering From Cataract Surgery?

The National Eye Institute reports at least 50 percent of men and women 80 or older have a cataract or have undergone cataract surgery. If your dad is undergoing the surgery, there are things he will need for his recovery. What Are Cataracts? Cataracts is a condition where one or both lenses in the eye...

Maintaining a Positive Outlook as a Caregiver

Caregivers these days suffer from something known as compassion fatigue and burnout. While you may not have heard these terms before, they are very real, and you might identify with them as we continue to live in a state of emergency due to Covid-19. Just how do you stay positive as a caregiver during these...

Quick Activities for Dementia Care

Although dementia is most commonly diagnosed in seniors, it can also happen to middle-aged people, as well as those who have suffered a brain injury. Many people still go on to live long lives after diagnosis, so it’s important to understand the condition and how you can treat it therapeutically. The goal is to help...

How to Have Meaningful Conversations with Dementia Patients

If you have a loved one with dementia, you probably already know how frustrating it can be to communicate sometimes. Limited understanding and cognitive decline can be very overwhelming for both the patient and the caregiver, but there are ways to make it easier. Here are some tips to consider… Firstly, be determined to make...

Could Your Parent Benefit from the DASH Diet?

The DASH diet is a diet designed to lower high blood pressure and provide a heart-healthy way of eating. In fact, DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. Hypertension is a condition that affects over a billion people in the world. It’s a serious problem because it contributes to conditions like heart disease, stroke,...