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Researchers from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago recently concluded a study evaluating the correlation between leafy green vegetables and cognitive health. The results of the study were published in the journal Neurology. The researchers found that older adults who regularly consumed collard greens, kale, mustard greens, and spinach demonstrated…

Medications can be a critical component of staying healthy later in life, so it can be frustrating and baffling when a senior loved one doesn’t take his or her prescribed medicine. Here are four major reasons your loved one may be refusing his or her meds.  1. Side Effects Many seniors…

Incontinence is one of the more sensitive issues family caregivers may need to address with their senior loved ones. Although managing incontinence can be challenging for both you and your loved one, there are some simple ways to make it easier while protecting his or her dignity.  Identify the Underlying…

Studies performed by various research groups have revealed a link between diabetes and dementia. Hypoglycemia and vascular damage are two of the reasons cognitive impairment develops. Careful monitoring of blood sugar levels by diabetic seniors or their caregivers is necessary to reduce the risk of dementia.  Having excessive blood sugar…