Protect Yourself During the Hot Summer Months
There’s nothing wrong with going outdoors to get some sunlight once in a while. In fact, now is the perfect time of year to go to the beach for relaxation and fun under the sun. But if you and your senior loved one would be staying outdoors for extended periods especially during the summer months […]
What is Aphasia?
Have you known anyone who has recovered from a stroke or brain injury but noticed that they are now having trouble speaking or communicating? This is brought about by a type of disorder that you may not have heard before. Aphasia is a disease that is caused by damage to the parts of the brain […]
Arthritis and Some Helpful Tips
Has your senior loved one experienced joint pain? This would be considered normal if this pain is something that they don’t have to deal with every day. Otherwise, you should be getting them immediate medical attention and help since they may already be experiencing arthritis joint pain. Arthritis can surely hamper the elderly’s movement as […]
Dealing with Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s Disease is a disease that primarily impedes movement and speech. This slow, progressive disease may strike anyone between the ages of 50 and 60 and sometimes even earlier. It is a disease that affects more than 10 million people worldwide and although treatments are available for this disease, it currently has no cure. Thus […]
Pet Therapy for Seniors
A Natural Interaction There is a pre-existing human-animal bond involved with pet therapy. People are happier and healthier when they are in the presence of animals. It is scientifically proven that the human-animal bond increases positivity and socialization, decreases blood pressure, and reduces anxiety, stress, and depression. Due to these amazing benefits, several skilled nursing […]
Things to Know About Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis is considered one of the deadliest diseases. According to the World Health Organization Tuberculosis is one of the top causes of death worldwide. Tuberculosis has a notorious history. In fact, a century ago, Tuberculosis was an incurable disease and was the leading cause of death in the US. But thanks to a German […]
Eat Right and Stay Active for a Healthy Heart
Maintaining a healthy way of living is perhaps the best present you can give yourself during this heart month and onwards. A combination of good diet and adequate physical exercise would help keep your body fit. More so, diet and exercise particularly aid one of the most important organs in your body to help maintain […]
Here Are Some Facts About Glaucoma
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness according to statistics and data gathered from by the National Eye Institute. The disease is related to the high amount of fluid in the eyes. A fluid called the aqueous humor resides in our eyes to help maintain healthy eye pressure keeping the eyes in its […]
Here Are the Top Signs That Your Aging Parent Needs Home Care
Many of you will be visiting your parents for the holidays. Knowing what to look out for can help determine whether your loved ones may already need help at home. Once this is realized, it might be time to start talking about getting at home senior care services as an option. Here are the signs […]
Handwashing, Why is This Important?
With all the various diseases surrounding us, it becomes increasingly important to observe basic hygiene. The sad news is not everyone practices this. In fact, even one of the most important hygienic procedures is being overlooked at present, handwashing. From a study made this year by the American Society for Microbiology, they found that about […]