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How to Help Seniors Use a Wheelchair

February 13, 2019
Wheelchairs are a huge boon to your loved one’s mobility, particularly if they’re not been able to walk on their own for a while. Whether manual or...

Healthy Aging for the Brain

February 11, 2019
You’ve likely heard the phrase, “Use it or lose it” in a number of situations. Did you know: this very same phrase may also apply to your mental...

Coping with the Emotional Impact of Arthritis Pain

February 9, 2019
Arthritis is one of the most prevalent issues dealt with by older adults throughout the United States. In fact, approximately 50 percent of adults...

Caring for Seniors After Heart Surgery

February 7, 2019
Knowing that your elder parent needs to undergo heart surgery can be intimidating. As their family caregiver, it is important to know that the care...

My Hello There Life

February 5, 2019
This is my 12th year working with Care Options for Kids, formerly The Hello Foundation and my 11th year providing speech therapy services via the...

The 7 Stages of Dementia

February 5, 2019
Caring for a loved one with dementia is one of the hardest things to do. The challenges and demands that the disease presents go far beyond what it...

Cataracts: Symptoms, Causes, Types & More

February 1, 2019
Cataracts are a common part of aging– so much so that many people consider cataracts normal. According to the National Eye Institute, by 80 years...

What Is Osteoporosis?

January 29, 2019
Osteoporosis means “porous bones”. Our bones are strongest at about age 30, then begin to lose density. According to the Centers for Disease Control...

Home Remedies & Natural Treatments for Peripheral Neuropathy

January 28, 2019
If your senior loved one suffers from peripheral neuropathy, you don’t need the definition. You understand the sharp, jabbing pain associated with...

Benefits of Multigenerational Care

January 26, 2019
The landscape of the American population is changing. A nation that used to be dominated by very young people, an ever-declining birthrate along with...