Tag: Senior health

Are you eating heart-healthy? Learn about the benefits of salmon, nuts & beans, fruits & vegetables, and whole grains in this month's infographic.

In my personal experience in the early days of caregiving my mother I had to learn the hard way in how to best advocate...

Lately, so many of us are hearing about incredible breakthroughs that have been made about the medicinal qualities of Cannabinoids; which are compounds that...

More often than not, when a senior’s stay is eminent to go to a rehab center, their family members may not realize that they...

Annie Jacobsen is a Dementia care coach with CarePartners Living who helps families learn to communicate more effectively with those afflicted with dementia. She...

If you currently have Medicare, or if you will soon become eligible for Medicare, prescription drug benefits should be an important part of your decision-making when it comes to choosing among various Medicare coverage options.

Lianna Marie is the author of Everything You Need To Know About Parkinson's Disease and Everything You Need to Know About Caregiving for Parkinson's Disease. Her mother was diagnosed 30 years ago, back when books on the topic were written for doctors, rather than patients and caregivers. There are different types of Parkinson's, every case is different, and there are other neuro-degenerative diseases similar to Parkinson's.

In my work with seniors and their families, I cannot count the many times I will walk into a senior’s home and I instantly...

As the leaves are falling, and the scent of pumpkin spice, warm soups and fresh rain is in the air, it’s a clear sign...

Check out the facts: 1.6 million seniors in the USA are treated in a hospital for fall-related injuries. People 75 and older who fall...