Pancreatic cancer is a kind of cancer that starts in the pancreas, a small, pear-shaped organ that secretes hormones, like insulin. It is vital for processing sugars and also secretes some of the substances needed to digest foods. It’s a particularly deadly kind of...
Many elderly adults experience urinary incontinence. This means they experience involuntary loss of urine. It can be difficult for an elderly adult to have this condition. However, there are many things that home health care providers and family caregivers can do to...
Did you know that over 11 million U.S. adults, 65 and older, have diabetes? If your elderly loved one has diabetes, it is important to get them a diagnosis and treatment plan as soon as possible. Leaving diabetes undiagnosed can cause organ damage and other health...
Does your elderly loved one suffer from chronic pain? This can be one of the toughest things they deal with throughout their entire life. Pain management can be difficult. There are so many different reasons why someone might be experiencing pain. Unfortunately, for...
When you are looking into ways to help your elderly loved one be healthier, one of the things that you should check into is cinnamon. Research shows there are many health benefits that one can get from cinnamon. For instance, if your elderly loved one needs more...
Does your elderly loved one have allergies? Unfortunately, the spring and sometimes even the summer trigger allergies. There are things from pollen to dust and more that can trigger your loved one’s allergies. However, there are some allergy preparation and management...
Facebook is an amazing platform. It allows people to keep in touch with their family members, friends, and other acquaintances. With this being said, there are also some dangers of using Facebook. Scam artists use Facebook as a platform to take advantage of the...
During the coronavirus pandemic self-quarantine is a necessary solution, especially for older adults. Older adults are more susceptible to the highly contagious virus that causes Covid-19. The big problem with self-quarantine is that isolation can be a very real...
It may be a habit for your parents to have a meal followed by a dessert. They’ve grown up with the meal and dessert. Families gathered at the table to discuss what they did during the day. Times have changed, but that change may be hard for your parents. If they...
ARP’s “What is Livable? Community Preferences of Older Adults” found that 87 percent of older adults wanted to age at home. Close to 9 out of 10 men and women 65 or older do not want to downsize or move from where they are. Not only is this appealing to them,...
