Loneliness and the Effect on Mental Health
The most recent U.S. census data shows that more than a quarter of the population lives alone – the highest rate ever recorded. Being alone does not necessarily herald loneliness, and living with someone may not stave it off. However, being alone can lend itself to undiagnosed loneliness and its partner, depression. Especially right now, […]
How to Balance Nutrition and Calories for Your Senior
Ensuring your senior is eating properly, you need to look at both the calories she’s eating as well as the nutrients that she’s getting in her diet. That means digging into the details a bit more. Get All the Info You Can from Her Doctor So much goes into what types of nutrition your senior […]
Learn More About Osteoporosis and the Elderly
If you are caring for an elderly loved one, one of the things that you might need to think about is osteoporosis. There are many elderly people who suffer from this condition. Whether your elderly loved one has osteoporosis now or you just want to learn about it in case they get diagnosed with it […]
Are Your Elderly Loved One’s Kidneys Not Functioning Properly?
As a person ages, they worry about health issues more than they used to.
Four Tips for Increasing Your Senior’s Fiber Intake
How much fiber your senior gets in her diet can help her to feel and to be healthier.
ILLNESS-RELATED PRECAUTIONS
Helping Seniors – and Yourself – Stay Safer
STAYING CONNECTED ONLINE
What many of us most want to do right now is give our loved ones a big hug and sit down for some intimate heart-to-heart conversation.
COVID-19 Scams Your Elderly Loved One Needs to Know About
Unfortunately, there are many people, mostly elderly adults, who are getting scammed over COVID-19 issues.
Knee Surgery for Elderly Adults: What Should You Know to Be Prepared?
It is important that your elderly loved one is prepared for what to expect before, during, and after their knee surgery.
Know the Signs of Elder Abuse
Around 1 in 10 senior Americans experience some form of elder abuse. Some estimates show as many as 5 million seniors are abused each year.