Helping Seniors with Pandemic Fatigue Cope
It’s been more than six months since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The restrictions which have been set up to emphasize safety can begin to wear on all of us, and while there’s a normal longing to want to “return to normal,” there’s a new concern: seniors with pandemic fatigue. Pandemic fatigue stems from attempting to […]
Understanding Urinary Incontinence Management in Seniors
While common in the elderly, urinary incontinence is a challenging condition to control, impacting daily life in many ways and frequently leading to lower self-confidence and assurance as well as the limiting of rewarding activities. Yet it is crucial to understand that urinary incontinence is not something that has to simply be accepted as a […]
Common Signs and Symptoms of MS
Its cause is unknown, but impacting over one million people in the U.S. alone, multiple sclerosis can result in an extensive and unpredictable range of symptoms and severity. What we do know is that women are much more likely to develop MS, and that every person will experience it in different ways, with symptoms changing […]
Summer Safety Tips for Seniors
The longer days of summer mean more time for swimming, family cookouts, gardening, and all of those other delightful seasonal pursuits. However, it also means an enhanced risk for a number of health concerns for the elderly, who happen to be more vulnerable to heat-related issues such as: Heat syncope (faintness/dizziness) Heat cramps Heat edema […]
The Importance of Being a Safe Senior Driver: Tips for Older Adults
Do you remember that feeling as a teen when you first climbed behind the steering wheel, that great excitement of being in a position to go wherever you wanted? The freedom that having the ability to drive offers us is beyond compare! Nevertheless, as we grow older, numerous factors will come into play that impact […]
Vacation Safety Tips for Traveling When a Loved One Has Alzheimer’s
After spending a substantial amount of time in social distancing and isolation, this summer may lead you more than usual to want to journey to visit friends and family, or even to simply experience a change of scenery in addition to some pleasant activities. And if you provide care for a family member with Alzheimer’s […]
Top Tips for Managing Chronic Kidney Disease
They are only around the size of your fist, but they’re imperative to your body’s functioning. Kidneys work as filters to eliminate waste from the body; however, they also regulate our blood pressure and aid in the creation of red blood cells. For individuals diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, successful management is critical in order […]
Older Adults Often Don’t Report Adverse RX Side Effects
Anyone who’s taken prescription drugs understands that they normally come with a thorough list of possible side effects to watch for. While prescriptions are, obviously, designed to help us, the problems which may be a consequence of these negative reactions can be more severe than the benefits we obtain. For senior loved ones, almost all […]
Home Modification Tips to Improve Senior Safety While Aging in Place
With the majority of older adults opting to continue to live at home throughout aging, it is crucial to complete an extensive home assessment to find and repair any hazards to ensure senior safety. The simplest way to accomplish this is to start outside the home and move your way in, room by room, visualizing […]
Traumatic Brain Injuries Are a Growing Concern Among Older Adults
When you think about a traumatic brain injury (TBI), your first thought is probably a sports-related accident, such as a football player crashing head-first into a rival, or possibly a head-on collision in a car accident – something less likely to affect seniors. Nevertheless, the prevalence of traumatic brain injuries in the elderly is far […]