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What Is Polypharmacy?

November 3, 2018
According to an article in Newsweek, the use of prescription medications is on the rise. Over half of the population in the U.S., close to 60%, take...

Abscessed Tooth

November 1, 2018
In your role as a family caregiver, you take extensive steps to make sure that your senior parent stays as healthy as possible. This includes...

Low Impact Joint-Friendly Exercises

October 26, 2018
If you suffer from joint pain, even daily tasks such as getting dressed and brushing your teeth can feel like a struggle. However, even if you’re...

The Best and Worst Foods for Joint Health

October 24, 2018
When a person is diagnosed with a joint condition, it’s common for them to wonder what may have caused it. Maybe it was repetitive movements. Maybe...

Hip Replacement Surgery Recovery and Physical Therapy

October 16, 2018
Total hip replacement surgery can make a tremendous difference in your elderly parent’s quality of life, function, and well-being. This surgery eases...

How Oral Health Affects Senior Health

October 14, 2018
Studies suggest there are more bacteria in our mouths than there are people on the earth – and how well we care for our mouths, teeth, and gums can...

Type 2 Diabetes Complications

October 10, 2018
The good news is, in many cases, type 2 diabetes can be managed through lifestyle changes. The bad news is, if your loved one doesn’t address the...

Senior Bruising Easily

October 8, 2018
Is your elderly loved one experiencing more bruising than normal? Noticing new bruises on your loved one’s arms or other body parts can be a...

About IV Therapy

October 4, 2018
When a loved one is diagnosed with a health condition, family members and caregivers have to become acquainted with a new language. Suddenly, medical...

How to Change a Wound Dressing

October 2, 2018
Being a first-time caregiver can be overwhelming. You want to make sure you ration out the right amount of medication, feed your loved one the best...