Laughter Really is Healthy for Seniors
Laughter offers long-term health effects, boosting the immune system, battling disease, alleviating pain, and even achieving longevity.
Medicaid and Medicare in 2023
The new wave of Medicaid rules will significantly shape the healthcare landscape for seniors, directly impacting eligibility and benefits.
Essential Traits of Senior Caregivers
Senior caregivers are very special people who are dedicated to the health, happiness and well-being of a parent or loved one.
Why Sleeping While Sitting May Be Harmful
Many older adults are prone to sleeping while sitting in a chair or wheelchair, but this behavior may be the culprit behind many unexpected health problems.
Fighting Back Against Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a general condition that causes bones to become brittle and weak; to the point that even small movements might cause them to fracture.
Urgent Update: Heat Advisory
While being outside in this heat while unprepared could threaten anyone's safety, people over the age of 65 are more prone to heat-related health concerns, especially if they don't maintain an adequate level of hydration.
Identifying (or Preventing) A Stroke
While someone of any age might suffer a stroke, the vast majority - 62% according to the CDC - occur in people over the age of 65.
Home Health Care vs. Hospice Care
Hospice is designed for individuals with a terminal illness and a life expectancy of no more than six months. Home health care is for recovering from an illness, injury or surgery.
Signs that It’s Time to Choose Assisted Living
There are distinct signs that may indicate that it is time for your family to choose assisted living - does your loved one exhibit any of these?
When Dementia Causes Aggression
No matter how well people learn to cope, aggression and abuse from dementia patients is difficult to witness and even harder to deal with rationally.