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Reducing hospital readmissions is a primary goal within the medical field, and seniors are one of the highest-priority populations being targeted. Reducing readmission rates not only helps hospitals...
According to PubMed Health, approximately 50 percent of Americans will have had some form of shingles by the time they reach the age of 80. Because the likelihood of developing this viral infection is...
End-of-life planning isn’t a topic seniors enjoy approaching, and it can even be incredibly scary and intimidating. However, having a conversation with your senior loved one about end-of-life care is...
When seniors lead sedentary lifestyles, they increase their risk of becoming overweight and developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, and other conditions. However, it’s never too...
If you have a senior loved one who has recently survived a stroke, it can be helpful to know specifically how strokes affect the brain so you can have a better idea of what to expect during recovery...
Certain lifestyle choices and preexisting health conditions can contribute to mobility limitations in seniors, which can diminish quality of life. Here are some ways to manage your aging parent's...
Visiting your aging parent should be a mutually pleasant experience. However, there may be times when you notice troubling things about your loved one’s appearance or the condition of the place he or...
Malnutrition and Alzheimer’s often go hand in hand, and many people who have this cognitive disorder are unable to get enough calories every day. If left untreated, malnutrition can worsen the...
Many people over the age of 65 need some type of long-term home care. While serious health conditions may require hospitalization, in-home care allows seniors to continue to age in place in the...