New Survey Discusses Impact of Alzheimer’s Disease on Family Caregivers
–Besides their loved one’s health and physical decline, losing the ability to communicate frightens all caregivers the most, according to new survey announced by the National Family Caregivers...
View ArticleBeat The Heat: What To Wear When The Temperature Rises
By Megan Ray on August 16, 2013 During the summer months, there are many additional threats to healthy senior living. Older adults are often less able to regulate their body temperature, and certain...
View ArticleOlder Adults: 9 Nutrients You May Be Missing
By Peter Jaret Reviewed By Kimball Johnson, MD Getting adequate nutrition can be a challenge as you get older. With age, the number of calories you need begins to decline. Every calorie you consume...
View ArticleHeart Health
Elena keeps an eye on her husband Frank to make sure he is taking care of his heart. But she was surprised at a recent medical appointment when Dr. Reyes asked about her family’s history of heart...
View Article10 Strategies for Making the Most of Our Family Holidays with Seniors
Many of us look forward all year long to spending time with our family members during the holiday season. We want to relax and unwind, forget the pressures of work or other commitments and just enjoy...
View ArticleOsteoporosis: The Bone Thief
Helen grew up on a farm in the Midwest. She drank lots of milk as a child. She also walked a lot. After graduating from high school, she got married and found a job. Family and work, she said, kept her...
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