What You Need to Know: Strokes & the Elderly
May is Stroke Awareness Month, and as such, we thought it was fitting to educate our readers on some of the effects of strokes, especially on the elderly. Strokes happen when the blood flow through the brain changes. When blood flow to the brain cells is disrupted, the brain does not receive enough oxygen […]
The Early Signs of Dementia
How to Recognize The Early Signs of Dementia Dementia is not a disease that comes on suddenly. It causes a slow decline in the ability to reason, think, and remember things. For older people and their family members, Alzheimer’s or dementia is an ongoing worry and concern because there are unknowns and fear associated with […]
Heart Healthy Foods
The Benefits of a Heart-Healthy Diet The human heart is capable of amazing things. As the organ that keeps us alive, keeping your heart in good shape is essential to living a long and healthy life. One of the best ways to keep your heart healthy is to follow a heart-healthy diet rich in foods […]
How to Talk to Siblings About Aging Parents
The holiday season is here. It’s a time that many people spend with family and friends. For families that live a long distance away from each other, the holidays are also an opportunity to address topics that may be difficult to address by phone and text, like talking to siblings about aging parents. It’s a […]
Understanding the Different Types of Home Care
Understanding the Different Types of Home Care Home care is a broad term that encompasses different types of services related to care. Because it can refer to different services, families searching for home care are uncertain about the differences between the services. This post defines each of the services under the home care umbrella and […]