Category Archives: Senior Health
Get the Extra Help You Need This Season
‘Tis the season for twinkling lights, candles, and sugar cookies. It’s also the season of stress, travel, and feeling stretched too thin. If you are celebrating this holiday season while caring for a senior loved one, you are even more … Continue reading
Urinary Tract Infections and Seniors
Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are painful and downright annoying. However, seniors who get UTIs can suffer more serious consequences of the infection, including acute confusion. Urinary tract infections are one of the most commonly diagnosed infections in older adults, … Continue reading
Dental Care and Seniors
As we age, any number of unexpected conditions can lead to serious consequences. For example, a fall at home could lead to a hip fracture. A hastily planned discharge from the hospital can lead to infection, confusion, or readmission to … Continue reading
Being a Smart and Safe Patient
As a senior, you may feel like you are heading to doctor appointments more often than you did when you were in your 30s or 40s. It’s true – seniors do tend to visit medical professionals more often, though for … Continue reading
Keys to a Healthy Heart
It’s no wonder why February is designated American Heart Month. You just need to look around your local grocery store to catch glimpses of all things pink, red, glitter, and Cupid. Hearts are an important part of our culture, our … Continue reading
Senior Summer Safety: Heat and Hydration
August is here which means among the back-to-school television advertisements and final farmer market stands of the season, the thermometer continues to rise and the sun feels sweltering. The dog days of summer can be difficult on all of us, … Continue reading
Choose A Healthy Diet With CaringGivers
There are many benefits that come when you eat a healthy diet! Eating healthy does not wholeheartedly depend on eating fruits and vegetables ,it also depends on balancing your meals so that you are not over portioning. Additionally many fruits … Continue reading