Seniors Health

According to a 2004 survey taken by the Family Caregiver Alliance, there were nearly 29 million family caregivers in the United States. Taking care of a mother with a memory problem presents...

Elderly exercises are a great benefit to those getting up in years and help to create a better quality of life. Losing mobility can make a person lose interest in doing anything at all. When this...

More than one million older adults fall every year in California alone resulting in about 200,000 injuries. Throw rugs, also called area rugs, are reported to be a major cause of the tripping that...

A geriatric care assessment consists of a thorough appraisal of a senior's ability to have good health, the likelihood of his avoiding hospitalization or long-term-care stays, and his potential to...

Holders of the New Jersey Senior Gold Card are eligible for a variety of discounts on prescriptions and other medical supplies and equipment. For Senior Gold covered prescriptions the cost is...

Individuals that require the use of a hearing aid, such as the elderly, may notice a whistling noise from their new hearing aids. The whistling noise is typically feedback which is when the...

Cataract surgery is usually performed to remove a cloudy, crystalline lens of the eye. During surgery, the crystalline lens is taken out and replaced with an artificial lens called an IOL. After...

Everyone wants to live longer now. Most people have a desire to live longer, but do not understand the necessary characteristics you must possess to live past 90 years old. I am truly amazed by...

There are two types of cholesterol--your HDL, which is your "good" cholesterol, and your LDL, which is your "bad" cholesterol. Although you usually want your LDL level to be as low as possible,...

As your parent becomes older, you may begin to notice that something is amiss. He or she may not be taking medication properly, or may become increasingly forgetful. Poor personal hygiene, weight...

Identifying the early signs of dementia isn’t always an easy task, as the symptoms can mimic those of other ailments, such as stroke, brain tumor, alcoholism, and depression. Thus, if you...

Over 5.3 million Americans suffer from dementia reports the Alzheimer's Association. You may have a loved one or client with dementia. As dementia progresses, talking with him or her becomes more...

Getting a senior citizen help can be difficult, especially if you're related to an independent, stubborn individual who sees your help as a gateway to their decline. Here's how to protect your...

By the time you reach adulthood, chances are that you've already had more than 100 colds. According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, kids average six to 10 colds per...

The Hoyer lift, also known as a sling lift, uses hydraulic power---much like a miniature crane---and is used to assist caregivers in moving patients that are unable to move themselves because of...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the current life expectancy for adults in the United States is 77.7 years. Since this is only an average, people are wondering...

Everyone has occasional memory problems, but if memory lapses disrupt your daily activities, it may be time to see a doctor. Although there are a number of causes of cognitive impairment, some...

The quality of life at age 50 and later can differ drastically from person to person. Some people maintain good health, stamina and personal satisfaction, but others slow down, become ill more...

As a parent ages, their memory tends to become a little dull and forgetful. This is an important time for a child to take responsibility for that parent. It is not easy, and can be very...

Maintaining the safety of your bathroom begins with good design from the start. Installing all the water pipes in one wall makes any future repairs more cost effective—only one wall to tear open.

This article gives tips to help organize and learn medications you are prescribed from multiple providers or physicians.

Whether a result of Alzheimer's disease, stroke, or simple aging, senility or dementia robs families of their loved ones. By affecting a person's mind, personality, and emotions, senility...

Many older people are susceptible to pressure ulcers, or bed sores, which can become a persistent problem in elderly patients who are either hospitalized or in long-term care, hospice or...

Most older adults prefer to remain at home throughout their silver years. However, if you or someone you know faces chronic or terminal illness, disability, loss of a spouse, or any loss in...

Helping to maintain the personal hygiene of an elderly person in your care not only promotes the individual's physical health but can also improve her emotional well-being. Proper hygiene...

Planning for the care of an elderly loved one is a serious undertaking. Choosing the right place for your family member will require research and the help of professionals. The first consideration...

In the year 2009, the U.S. National Institute of Health reported that between 2.4 to 4.5 million people had Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) in America. Alzheimer’s Disease attacks the brain in that it...

Elder care at home is possible if the family is willing to make it happen. When an elderly family member can no longer care for themselves someone else must do it. Many times it comes down to a...

During the normal aging process, the senses of smell and taste decline, contributing to a loss of pleasure in eating. This process can result in a loss of appetite in the elderly and may be...

Fainting can be a frightening experience and even a bit embarrassing if it occurs in a public setting such as a restaurant. One of the most common times for a person to faint is after eating a...

Receiving personal at-home care is a critical option for seniors facing the alternative of living in a nursing home. Whether you or someone you love has reached the stage in life where regular...

Senior citizens face numerous anxiety-inducing issues, including health problems, loss of close friends and life transitions such as moving to a nursing home. In addition, certain health...

When people mature they some times tend to shuffle their feet and then falls occur. I have some experience with the elderly and ways to prevent falls that I want to share.

Many of us are seeking home health care providers as an alternative to placing a loved one in an assisted living facility. The key is to find home health care providers that you can trust to take...

Determining when an elderly person needs a nursing home is a difficult, emotional decision that can only be made after careful consideration of the person's physical and mental capabilities. If a...

When choosing a nursing home program or skilled nursing facility, the quality of care of care is critical. Several factors should be addressed when making the decision about whether when a spouse,...

This will assist you and your family to prepare for caring for an aging loved one.

Are your regular prescriptions taking a big bite out of your budget? Some pills with double the dose cost only a little more than the regular-dose pills. If the pills can be split, you can save...

Reflux Disease The medical term for heartburn is Acid Reflux. Acid Reflux is caused when pressure on the valve between your stomach and lower esophagus (the tube that brings food into stomach)...

Many older adults become constipated, which can become serious and lead to other medical conditions if not treated. In cases of functional constipation, when it is not possible to determine a...

You will learn how to pick the right provider for your loved ones. And how to make sure they are safe where they are.

According to research, 70 percent of adults will require long term care during their lifetime. Choosing long term care for a parent, relative, or loved one can be a daunting and exhausting...

One complication of decreased activity in the elderly is the development of pressure areas. Preventing these ulcers is the best defense, because once they develop, these types of ulcer are very...

Tens of thousands of older people are abused annually by family, friends, caregivers and institutions. The abuse can range from physical to emotional to financial to sexual. Virtually, there...

As your parents, friends and even neighbors grow older you might find yourself chauffering them for grocery shopping, hair cuts, club meetings, various errands and doctor’s appointments. This last...

Health insurance costs and considerations aside, there are things that every Senior can do to improve their mental and physical health. The phrase 'vim and vigor' used in this article's title...

True enough, if you have an elderly parent, you are probably wondering how to deal with elderly parent who cannot live anymore. When we were still young, our parents take care of us and raised us....

Nobody wants to look their age, unless they are a baby! Here are some pointers on how you can always appear younger then you actually are.

A shower seat or bench can be a vital tool for bathing for the elderly and disabled. It adds an important level of safety in addition to greatly improving the convenience of bathing. A folding...

A study published by the Journal of the American Geriatric Society found that bathing presents a serious risk to adults who are age 60 and older. A significant number of seniors reported using...