Receiving a Lou Gehrig’s disease (also known as ALS) diagnosis also comes with a mountain of questions and concerns for both the person diagnosed and…
What to Expect From ALS in Each Stage
August 9, 2023
Category: Senior Health
The Ins and Outs of the Transitional Care Needs Required After Heart Surgery
July 17, 2023
There are a ton of transitional care needs required after heart surgery, from dietary changes to incision care, swelling minimization, pain management, and more. The…
What to Ask When Transitioning Home from the Hospital
July 6, 2023
It’s such a relief when the doctor tells you Mom is ready to start transitioning home from the hospital after surgery. However, as they hand…
Preventing Bed Sores in Older Adults
January 24, 2023
Bed sores affect as many as one in every ten older adults and are even more common in people who smoke, are living with a…
Tips for Preventing and Treating Bruising in Seniors
January 11, 2023
Of the many changes that manifest as people age, bruising in seniors is one that can be alarming for family members to see in their…
The Benefits of Beverage Thickeners for Swallowing Disorders
December 28, 2022
Unless you are one of the many who struggle with swallowing disorders, you most likely haven’t given much consideration to the different textures and consistencies…
Helping Introverted Seniors Stay Socially Engaged
November 2, 2022
Get ready…the holiday season is here! Even though there are plenty of people who thrive on the frenzied pace of celebrations and parties, there are…
Understanding the Benefits of Hugs on Senior Health
October 26, 2022
Remember during the height of the pandemic, when social distancing was the norm and we had to settle for virtual visits? One of the most…
Using Food to Connect With a Loved One Who Has Dementia
October 11, 2022
If there is one thing that connects us all, it is food! Think about how many precious memories have been made over the years that…
A New Cancer Treatment Is Eliminating Tumors
October 4, 2022
Fall is typically the start to cold and flu season, which is also the time our immune systems get a good workout. Thankfully, our natural…