Appetite loss in seniors is common and it can be due to a number of reasons. For starters, the elderly participate in fewer activities,...

Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss in the United States and the leading cause of blindness worldwide. It is a common...

Seniors make up the most vulnerable population and should be protected at all costs. Unfortunately, that is not always the case....

According to the CDC, nearly 5.8 million Americans were living with Alzheimer’s disease as of 2020, with the number expected to reach 14...

It’s been said that we may be facing one of the hottest summers on record. High temperatures can especially be dangerous to members of...

National Senior Health and Fitness day is observed on the last Wednesday of the month of May. The purpose of the day is to promote health...

As seniors continue to age, one of their biggest wishes is to age within the comforts of their own home. In fact, research suggests that...

Every 40 seconds, a person in the United States suffers a stroke. While strokes can affect younger adults, the most affected are the...

A common ailment that we often associate with the aging population is arthritis. You may recall your grandparents or parents complain of...

Parkinson’s disease, also known as a ‘movement disorder’, affects nearly one million individuals living in the United States. It is a...

Spring is the season for new beginnings. As we begin to make improvements around the home, it is important to assess safety risks of our...

As our loved ones continue to age, you may find that they have more difficultly performing everyday tasks as they once did. This can lead...

Driving is such an essential method of transportation for everyday use. We use our cars to commute back and forth to work, to drive the...

As our loved ones continue to age, they may not be as active as they once were or would like to be. This can not only lead to a plethora...

For many, the term hospice can be a difficult subject to discuss, let alone understand. As a result, there are many misconceptions as to...

Since 2015, the third Friday in February has been observed as National Caregiver’s Day. As the name suggests, it is a time to recognize...

According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Heart disease is the general term for describing...

According to the CDC, millions of older Americans (age 65 and older) experience a fall each year. These falls can result in visits to the...

Choosing someone to care for you or a loved one is one of the most important decisions that you will make. You’ll want to be sure that...

Glaucoma is a disease which affects the optic nerve in the eye and can lead to vision loss and blindness. According to the National Eye...