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Early Warning Signs and Symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure

April 8, 2019
As the chosen caregiver, it’s good to be aware of the risks your family members could face as they get older. It’s important to be prepared to help...

How to Recognize Self-Neglect in Seniors

April 4, 2019
Being unable to care for ourselves is a natural part of aging, yet far too often, cases of self-neglect go unnoticed for that reason. Knowing when to...

Sleep Apnea in the Elderly

April 3, 2019
Sleep apnea affects more than 18 million people in the United States alone. Family members who care for those with sleep apnea often balance duties...

How to Help Seniors After Joint Replacement Surgery

March 30, 2019
Joint replacement surgery is a godsend for many patients, who prior to the surgery experienced debilitating pain and a lack of mobility. While the...

Osteoarthritis

March 26, 2019
Osteoarthritis affects millions of people worldwide. It’s the most common form of arthritis and occurs when the protective cartilage on the ends of...

Pneumonia

March 24, 2019
Every year, around 1 million people seek care for pneumonia in the United States. Of these people, 50,000 will die from the infection. Pneumonia is...

“Elder Orphans”: Aging Without Family

March 22, 2019
We live in a society that applauds self-reliance, which has taught us that we can do everything alone, but sometimes we can’t do everything alone....

Spring Cleaning Tips for Seniors

March 20, 2019
Spring is finally here, and so is allergy season. Whether you are providing care for your elderly loved one, or (s)he is in the hands of a caregiver,...

Caring for Seniors in the Third Stage of Parkinson’s Disease

March 16, 2019
If you are a family caregiver for an elderly adult who has reached the third stage of Parkinson’s disease, it is likely that you have noticed a...

Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Seniors

March 14, 2019
Pneumonia can be an extremely dangerous condition for an elderly adult. Seniors tend to have immune systems that are not as strong as those of...