While chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects roughly 11% of adult Americans, for the elderly, the frequency rate jumps to nearly 40%. If an older adult …Read More
Chronic Kidney Disease: Foods for Kidney Health
October 16, 2020
Category: Senior Health
Mental Health and the Elderly: A Growing Concern
October 9, 2020
They are called our “golden years” for good reason; growing older brings with it many advantages, including increased wisdom, the freedom to enjoy life minus …Read More
Pandemic Fatigue Coping Skills for Seniors
September 25, 2020
It has been more than six months since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The restrictions which have been set up to emphasize safety can begin to …Read More
Helping to Manage Urinary Incontinence in Older Adults
September 18, 2020
While not uncommon, urinary incontinence in older adults is a challenging condition to manage, impacting day-to-day life in many ways and frequently leading to lower …Read More
The Important Role of Grandparents in the Lives of Grandchildren
September 11, 2020
As the saying goes, “What happens at Grandma’s stays at Grandma’s!” Being a grandparent is probably one of life’s greatest joys – the opportunity to …Read More
The Importance of Senior Eye Care to Optimize Ocular Health
July 31, 2020
Those of us in the age 40+ demographic know how it feels to start to struggle with fine print, finding the need to start wearing …Read More
Seniors and Dehydration: Don’t Overlook This Health Risk
July 10, 2020
During the hottest time of year, keeping up with proper hydration is critical, especially for older adults. As a matter of fact, close to 50% …Read More
Hearing Impairment and Loss in Seniors: Signs, Causes, and How to Cope
April 17, 2020
Isolated. Misunderstood. Excluded. These are several of the countless emotions which may be common in seniors with hearing impairment and loss, struggling to still maintain …Read More
Traumatic Brain Injuries in Senior Citizens Are a Growing Concern
April 10, 2020
When you think of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), your initial thought might be a sports-related accident, such as a football player crashing head-first into …Read More
Treatment Options for Seniors with Mesothelioma
March 30, 2020
Seniors diagnosed with mesothelioma have a variety of options when it comes to treatment. The type of care your loved one receives will be determined after a doctor …Read More