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When providing care for your senior loved one, it’s important to make sure all of his or her medications are being managed properly. There may be occasions when one or more medications are doing more harm than good and need to be taken out of the equation. If your loved…

The risk of heart attacks and strokes rises as people age. Risk factors for these diseases include high blood pressure, diabetes, renal disease, obesity, and high cholesterol levels. Fortunately, there are several ways to maintain healthy cholesterol past age 65 and diminish the risk factors for cardiovascular disease.  Exercise Obesity and…

According to the CDC, around 315,000 hip replacement procedures are performed every year, and most of the people undergoing these surgeries are over the age of 60. Hip replacement surgery has a very high success rate, but there are some important pre-op and post-op instructions to follow. Here are a…

Without proper dentition, seniors with no teeth may develop nutritional deficiencies, and it’s important to feed them nutrient-dense foods that are easy to chew. Here are some foods to feed seniors who have no teeth that can help them maintain optimal nutrition, energy, and strength.  Pureed Meats Consuming lean sources…

Surveys suggest more than 25 million people in the United States have type 2 diabetes. However, many are undiagnosed because some of the symptoms are similar to other less serious medical conditions. If left untreated, the disorder progresses and can cause many health complications. Family caregivers should watch for common…

After your senior loved one has been discharged from the hospital, you should do everything in your power to make sure he or she doesn’t need to head back. Being readmitted to the hospital could expose your loved one to more germs and increase his or her recovery time. Luckily,…