Managing COPD at Home
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (commonly referred to as COPD) is an umbrella term for several lung conditions that your parent could suffer from.
Read MoreDoes Your Senior Have Low Energy Levels?
If your elderly family member’s energy levels have dropped a lot, she might find results with some of these ideas.
Read MoreTips for Boosting Your Elderly Loved One’s Cognitive Functions
Cognitive function is one of the biggest discussions surrounding the elderly.
Read MoreYour Mother’s Mammogram May Predict Heart Disease AND Cancer
No one thinks they are fun. In fact, mammograms have been likened to having a sixteen-wheeler drive over your breast, repeatedly.
Read MoreAre You Asking the Right Questions About Your Dad’s Daily Routine?
After retirement, many people love the relaxed schedule of staying up late and getting up well into the morning.
Read MoreIs Driving Safe When Taking Prescription Medications?
Holiday gatherings are the key reason National Drunk and Drugged Driving Month takes place each December.
Read MoreWhen Mom Starts Dating, Here’s What to Expect
According to the Pew Research Center, 49 percent of women over 65 are single. Does that mean they are living like nuns? Not necessarily.
Read MoreQuotes to Inspire You During National Family Caregivers Month
National Family Caregivers Month takes place each November. The goal is to celebrate all that family caregivers do and to promote helping them to take care of themselves too.
Read MoreSwimming is Great Exercise for Seniors
Just thirty minutes of aerobic activity, such as swimming or water aerobics, five days per week can make a huge impact on a senior’s health and well being. Swimming has a variety of benefits for both mental and physical health. Help with Chronic Illness Swimming has been shown to protect, or even improve, bone health…
Read MoreBest Activities for Those with Arthritis
If your elderly loved one has arthritis, it is essential they do some activities. If your elderly loved one sits around, they are much more likely to have increased pain. However, if they were to participate in some activities regularly, they are likely to have reduced pain. There are some activities that you and their…
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