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High Blood Pressure and Stroke

July 18, 2018
By understanding the risk factors for strokes, you can help to give your elderly loved one the care they need to reduce stroke risk and enjoy a...

How to Keep Your Joints Healthy

July 17, 2018
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common forms of arthritis. Otherwise known as degenerative joint disease, it causes breakdown in the cartilage, the...

Whooping Cough Symptoms

July 13, 2018
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that there are thousands of cases of whooping cough, also called pertussis, reported each year,...

The Difference Between Childhood Asthma and Adult-Onset Asthma

July 11, 2018
If you have an aging loved one with asthma, you may know a lot about this lung disease already. You might already know that it is characterized by...

Vitamin D Deficiency and Memory Loss

July 9, 2018
A surprising statistic shows that only one-third of Americans are getting enough vitamin D – yes, even those living in the Sunshine State of Florida....

MRSA in the Elderly

July 7, 2018
MRSA is a frightening word that can have long-lasting health implications for your elderly loved one. It helps to understand what MRSA is and what...

How to Care for Elderly Parents After a Stroke

July 5, 2018
According to the National Stroke Association, “Family caregivers can promote positive post-stroke recovery outcomes; however, they need to care for...

About Strokes

July 3, 2018
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that someone in America has a stroke every 40 seconds and someone dies from a stroke every...

How to Help With Dry Mouth in the Elderly

July 1, 2018
Medically known as xerostomia, dry mouth can be caused by a wide variety of factors, including dehydration, certain health conditions, and many...

What is a Gastrostomy (G-Tube)?

June 30, 2018
There are few things worse in life than having a doctor confirm that a loved one has a serious medical condition. The feeling of helplessness is...