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What Are Weight Bearing Exercises?

December 17, 2018
If your elderly loved one has osteoporosis, their doctor may recommend having them do weight-bearing exercises in order to strengthen their bones and...

Should You Go Back to the ER?

December 14, 2018
As a family caregiver for your elderly loved one, one of your responsibilities is making sure that they stay as healthy as possible throughout their...

When to Seek Medical Attention for Flu

November 29, 2018
Many people believe that the flu isn’t a serious condition, but for people at high risk for flu complications, such as seniors, it can be. The...

Malnutrition in the Elderly

November 27, 2018
Malnutrition in the elderly is often under-diagnosed. According to an article in The Columbus Dispatch, “The United States has done a good job of...

Open Hearts, Open House

November 14, 2018
We were delighted to have the opportunity to host an open house and have that rarest and most wonderful of human interactions: face-to-face chats...

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...