Many seniors suffer with chronic pain, yet because of the changes in their body due to age, this population is much more vulnerable to side effects and overdosing according to the NIH. Therefore, it is a challenge to help manage pain in the elderly individuals,...
Some may view hospice as a sign of giving up, but there are many advantages to hospice care. When treatment no longer cures the patient, it may be time to consider hospice care. To many, this is the way for them to feel they’re still in control of their life when...
Your dear elderly mother recently had to move in with you and your family. You get along great, and despite her recent fall and broken hip, your loved one has managed to maintain an incredibly positive attitude about life in general. Even in her 90’s, she is sharp...
Beware meat lovers! Diets high in red meat may contribute to kidney disease, and if you already suffer from early stages of renal malfunction, eating red meat may aggressively worsen your condition. The human body is designed to consume animal protein at moderate...
If we don’t initiate a conversation about senior care with our parents before they “need” it, it may be too late to convince them once they really do need in-home care. Sure, your parents are thriving, successful professional right now, or maybe they have taken really...
