How to Recognize the Signs of Elder Abuse in a Senior Loved One

/in , , , , , , , , , , /by
Even though abusing an older person is something that would never cross the mind of most people, it is a tragically common situation in the United States. Elder abuse occurs in many ways, from physical to emotional, and it strikes the most frail and vulnerable among us. Read More

How to Recognize the Symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

/in , , , , , , , /by
CHF, or congestive heart failure, is a health condition that occurs when the heart doesn’t pump blood as efficiently as it needs to. CHF can be the result of a few different conditions, including high blood pressure and coronary artery disease. Read More

Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Senior Medications and Hospitalizations

/in , , , , , , , /by
The facts are astonishing: recent research conducted by the Annals of Family Medicine unveiled that a typical primary care physician has a “panel” of as many as 2,000 patients – those who are currently under their care. Read More

Top Tips for Making the Most of Doctor Appointments

/in , , , , , , /by
We’ve all walked into the doctor’s office and felt overwhelmed at the mass of patients also waiting to be seen, wondering how long it would be before it was our turn, and just how much quality time we might be able to have with the medical professional once we were seen. Read More
senior man waking up and looking at his alarm clock

Understanding the Dangers of Sleep Medications for Seniors

/in , , , /by
There’s just nothing that compares with the feeling of waking up after a good night’s sleep, feeling energized and ready to face the day. Yet for many seniors – as many as one in three of them – getting enough sleep is something that only happens in their dreams. Read More
Color-coded pill organizer for medication management

The Hidden Hazards of Pill Organizers

/in , , , /by
On average, older adults take as many as 15-18 different prescriptions every day. It’s likely that most seniors wind up missing or taking incorrect doses of their meds, which can cause dangerous health concerns. Read More

How Senior Care at Home Eases Transitions from Hospital to Home

/in , , , , , /by
Recovering from surgery takes time, especially for seniors. Not only do older bodies take longer to heal, but there are additional factors that come into play: reduced mobility and a number of instructions to follow for medications, physical activities, follow-up appointments, and dietary restrictions, just to name a few.  Read More

Avoid Hospital Readmissions by Avoiding Dehydration in Seniors

/in , , , , , , , /by
Do you realize…nearly half of all seniors are chronically under-hydrated, based on a recent study conducted at UCLA? Not only that, but older adults over age 65 account for the highest group of hospital admissions because of dehydration. Read More
at the doctor's office

Medical Communication Tips for People Taking Care of Elderly Parents

/in , , , /by
Of all of the many responsibilities a family caregiver encounters when taking care of elderly parents, one of the most difficult is managing health problems. The National Council on Aging reports that almost ¾ of all seniors are identified as having a minimum of two chronic diseases, and they are seeing on average four healthcare specialists. Read More