Honoring the Dedication of Family Caregivers
If you’ve ever felt unrecognized and underappreciated in your role as family caregiver, this month is for you! November is National Family Caregivers Month, an occasion to celebrate the dedication of family caregivers and the tireless work you invest in making sure a loved one’s life is the best it can be. It’s Not Always […]
Protecting Older Loved Ones: A Guide to Senior Allergy Care
It’s finally summer! After the long, cold winter and wet springtime, we can finally enjoy the great outdoors. For older adults, getting out into the fresh air, sunshine, and beauty of nature is very important for both physical and mental health. Regrettably, however, it can also trigger seasonal allergic reactions. And this is just one […]
The Most Common Causes of COPD Flare-Ups and How to Handle Them Effectively
We’ve all been waiting eagerly for March! At last, the days are getting longer and we can start to feel the promise of springtime all around us. For a person with COPD, there’s even more cause to celebrate the seasonal changes. Cold, dry air is one of a number of causes of COPD flare-ups, and […]
The Most Common Causes of COPD Flare-Ups and How to Handle Them Effectively
We’ve all been waiting eagerly for March! At last, the days are getting longer and we can start to feel the promise of springtime all around us. For a person with COPD, there’s even more cause to celebrate the seasonal changes. Cold, dry air is one of a number of causes of COPD flare-ups, and […]
Common Misconceptions About Growing Older
If you’re holding onto a stereotypical concept of growing older that involves an inactive, lonesome lifestyle spent in a rocking chair in front of the TV every day, it is time to rethink ! The secret to healthy aging is knowing the facts and debunking the misconceptions to embrace a healthy, dynamic lifestyle regardless of […]
Elderly Mobility: What to Do When a Loved One Needs a Wheelchair
Aging demands that we adjust to numerous changes. Our kids become adults and leave the nest. We may choose to sell the family home and scale down. Retiring from a long-term career changes our purpose and goals. And, health problems or elderly mobility issues may result in the need to use a wheelchair. This kind […]
Elderly Mobility: What to Do When a Loved One Needs a Wheelchair
Aging demands that we adjust to numerous changes. Our kids become adults and leave the nest. We may choose to sell the family home and scale down. Retiring from a long-term career changes our purpose and goals. And, health problems or elderly mobility issues may result in the need to use a wheelchair. This kind […]
How Specialized Geriatric Services Benefit Older Adults
With most seniors already seeing a multitude of doctors, is there really any benefit to adding yet another? When it comes to a geriatric specialist, the answer is a resounding, “Yes!” A geriatrician is board-certified either in internal or family medicine, much like a primary care physician, but with the additional benefit of being certified […]