High Summer Temperatures Can Lead to Heat Stroke in Older Adults

Throughout the long, cold winter, we eagerly anticipated the heat of summer. What a relief to finally throw open the windows and let the warm breezes blow through the house! However, now that we are into the dog days of summer, it is important to take precautions to make certain older adults in particular stay […]

Know These Symptoms for an Early Diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease

Despite the fact that nearly one million people are living with Parkinson’s disease in the United States alone, the condition was perhaps first brought to the foreground by the diagnosis of Michael J. Fox. Since then, his foundation has provided for advancements in research and awareness that were previously unparalleled, giving us hope for a […]

Joint and Knee Stiffness From Osteoarthritis Can Increase Senior Fall Risk

The figures associated with senior falls are saddening. Falls are classified as the primary reason behind injury in the elderly, and result in hundreds of thousands of hip fractures every year, together with the countless other injuries experienced. As prevalent as falls for seniors are, the danger is more than doubled for people with osteoarthritis, […]

In-Home Care Services Help Seniors Coping with Long-Term Illness

Do you ever wake up and realize, from the time you get out of bed, that it was going to be “one of those days?” Perhaps you slept through your alarm, tripped over the cat, and then remembered you were out of milk. These small inconveniences, however, pale in comparison to what over half of […]

Causes of Fatigue in Seniors and Strategies to Help

Springing our clocks forward left many of us feeling sluggish from losing that extra hour of sleep. But before too long, our bodies have adjusted to the time change and life goes on. Imagine, however, feeling exhausted and lethargic most of the time, no matter how much you sleep. For older adults experiencing chronic fatigue, […]

Eating Healthy During the Holidays Keeps Cholesterol in Check

From November to January, it is easy to lose sight of the importance of healthy eating choices during family and holiday get-togethers. For individuals with high cholesterol, however, eating healthy during the holidays is particularly important. Yazid Fadl, MD, MPH, Indiana University Health cardiologist, says, “Around the holidays, we tend to let ourselves go, and […]

Foods to Avoid with Chronic Kidney Disease

While chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects approximately 11% of adult Americans, for older adults, the frequency rate jumps to nearly 40%. If a family member in your life struggles with CKD, following the doctor’s recommended dietary plan is critical. The goal is to make certain that quantities of fluid, minerals, and electrolytes remain balanced. The […]

The Importance of Addressing Older Adult Mental Health

They’re called our “golden years” for good reason; growing older brings with it an abundance of advantages, including greater wisdom, the freedom to enjoy life minus the responsibilities of a career and young family to raise, plus the opportunity to spend more time with family members and participating in activities we enjoy. Yet it’s not […]

Helping Manage Pandemic Fatigue in Seniors

It has been more than six months since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The restrictions that have been put in place to emphasize safety can begin to wear on us all, and while there’s a natural desire to want to “return to normal,” there is a new issue that’s having an effect pandemic fatigue in seniors. […]

Helping to Manage Urinary Incontinence in Older Adults

While not unusual, urinary incontinence in older adults is a challenging condition to manage, impacting daily life in a variety of ways and frequently leading to reduced self-confidence and assurance and the limiting of enjoyable activities. However, it is essential to know that bladder control problems are not simply a typical part of aging. Identifying […]