Ensuring Senior Hydration: Vital Tips to Prevent Dehydration in Elderly Loved Ones
Ensuring Senior Hydration: Vital Tips to Prevent Dehydration in Elderly Loved Ones “I thought he was having a stroke.” That’s how Debbie Hilt, a consultant with the HomeCare Advocacy Network (HCAN) describes her 95-year-old dad’s scary bout with dehydration. “I called to check in and noticed right away that he wasn’t himself,” Hilt said. “He […]
The Benefits of Music Therapy for Older Adults and Dementia Patients
The Benefits of Music Therapy for Older Adults and Dementia Patients We know music is good for the soul, but did you know it’s also good for the mind? How Music Stimulates the Brain Studies show that music brings our senses to life and stimulates many parts of the brain at the same time, including […]
Women and Heart Disease – Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
Women and Heart Disease – Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore Women and Heart Disease – Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore Women and heart disease More than 60 million women in the U.S. are living with some form of heart disease. Heart disease and stroke can affect a woman at any age. Heart disease is the number one […]
More Than a Meal on the Menu
More Than a Meal on the Menu More Than a Meal on the Menu When is the last time you enjoyed a meal with your aging loved ones? Research shows that seniors who regularly dine with friends and family tend to eat more and make healthier choices. More importantly, most older adults say they feel […]
How Children Can Help With Caregiving
How Children Can Help With Caregiving Caring for Children and Aging Parents Are you a member of the sandwich generation – someone who is raising children while, at the same time, caring for aging parents? If so, you know that you have to make the most of every minute in every day. “Caring for children […]
Can You Hear Me Now?
Can You Hear Me Now? Did you know that hearing loss is the largest modifiable risk factor against dementia? According to a recent study, treating hearing loss could eliminate 1 in 10 cases of dementia. In the study, researchers found that mild hearing loss doubles the risk of dementia, moderate hearing loss triples it and […]
Fast Facts About Arthritis
Fast Facts About Arthritis Fast Facts About Arthritis Did you know that arthritis isn’t a single disease? The term actually refers to joint pain or joint disease, and there are more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions. Arthritis Awareness Month May is recognized annually as Arthritis Awareness Month – an opportunity for us […]
The “Eyes” Have It
The “Eyes” Have It The “Eyes” Have It Healthy aging includes healthy vision. May is Healthy Vision Month – a great time to learn about common age-related eye problems and what you can do to prevent them. According to the American Optometric Association, the risk of developing eye diseases significantly increases after age 65. The […]
Spot a Stroke F.A.S.T.
Spot a Stroke F.A.S.T. Every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke. Every 3.5 minutes, someone dies of stroke. A stroke occurs when arteries in the brain are blocked or burst – preventing areas of the brain from getting the necessary blood supply. This can cause brain cells to die, possibly impairing the ability […]
Parkinson’s Disease – What You Need to Know
Parkinson’s Disease – What You Need to Know Parkinson’s Disease – What You Need to Know April is Parkinson’s disease (PD) awareness month, so we’re joining with other organizations and individuals across the country to raise awareness about the disease that currently affects more than 1 million people in the U.S. PD is a progressive […]