When the weather becomes colder, seniors can have trouble staying warm, even if the thermostat is set high. That’s because many seniors have poor circulation. Poor circulation can make seniors feel cold. It can also cause swelling in the legs,...
Read More ›Some of the leading chronic health conditions can make it hard to live independently. Arthritis pain impacts how well you can hold a knife or keep your balance while vacuuming the stairs. High blood pressure requires a healthy diet and daily...
Read More ›For seniors aging in place, having a sense of purpose is very important. Seniors who are retired and are grappling with a loss of identity now that they aren’t working can develop health problems related to the psychological stress that...
Read More ›If you'd prefer to avoid the trouble of physically visiting your local pharmacy each month to refill your older adult's medicines, consider switching to a mail-order pharmacy. Something that seems easy for you, like running errands and picking up...
Read More ›Home Care: February is American Heart Month and it’s a great time for seniors to make some heart-healthy lifestyle changes. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Seniors have a higher risk of developing heart...
Read More ›Homecare: Strokes occur when blood flow in the brain is interrupted or blocked in some way. There are a variety of different types of strokes, and they can happen in various places in your senior’s brain. If your senior has a stroke, her...
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