Every year, more than 300,000 adults over the age of 65 fracture a hip. Many of these fractures are caused by a fall where the person lands on his or her side. Women are more likely to fracture a hip, and you’re learning this the hard way after your mom falls...
Dementia covers several diseases ranging from Alzheimer’s to Parkinson’s. When your mom or dad is diagnosed, it’s scary, but it’s also the right time to start making plans. If possible, don’t put it off. Get a care plan in place as soon...
When you have parents, children, and pets needing you, the last thing you want is to wake up and feel sick. You have a stomach bug, fever, chills, body aches, or other symptoms that make it clear you’re sick. The last thing you should do is go to your...
Before you turn 65, your odds of getting cancer are lower. After the age of 65, you are 10 times more likely to be diagnosed with some form of cancer. The bladder, colon/rectum, lung, pancreas, prostate, stomach, and uterus cancers are some of the harder cancers to...
As your parent’s caregiver, we know you have been intentional about ensuring your parent has the best quality of life.You’re helping your parent live out her days in her beloved home. It’s possible you’ve hired a senior care provider to help her with daily or weekly...
If you are looking after your elderly loved one and notice them start to change, it could be Alzheimer’s disease. If you have noticed they are forgetting things more often, they can’t communicate like they used to, or they wander off, you should follow the tips below....
