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  • Signs of Decline in Elderly As your loved one ages, it is natural for them to experience physical and cognitive changes. However, these changes can also be a sign of more serious issues. In these cases, you may want to monitor your loved one’s health to ensure they receive the care they need. In this ... Continue Reading
  • Elderly Grief: Loss of a Spouse Grieving the loss of a spouse is a profound and personal journey, especially in later years. This blog explores the emotional landscape of elderly grief following the loss of a spouse and offers guidance on navigating through this challenging time. Understanding the Grief of ... Continue Reading
  • Uterine Cancer in Elderly Adults As we age, the risk of uterine cancer increases, making it a crucial health concern for senior adults and their families. In this blog, we'll discuss the typical signs and symptoms, as well as the current treatments available. What is Uterine Cancer? Uterine cancer, also ... Continue Reading
  • Holiday and Christmas Ideas for Elderly Parents As the festive season approaches, it's important to include elderly adults in our holiday celebrations. In this blog, we'll explore a variety of fun and festive holiday activities and thoughtful gift ideas specifically tailored for elderly adults. Whether it’s creating ... Continue Reading
  • Myasthenia Gravis in the Elderly Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by weakness of skeletal muscles. The disorder occurs when antibodies destroy the communication between nerves and muscles. With this condition, many older adults may have questions. What is myasthenia gravis ... Continue Reading
  • Alcoholism in the Elderly It may surprise you to learn that alcoholism in the elderly population has been increasing over the past several years, particularly during the Covid pandemic. In fact, over the last two decades, elderly alcohol abuse has increased by almost 100%. It is important to be aware ... Continue Reading
  • Breast Cancer in the Elderly As we age, our risk for certain health conditions, such as breast cancer, increases. This is especially true for older women, where more than one-third of female breast cancers are diagnosed in patients over the age of 70. Understanding the challenges and characteristics of ... Continue Reading
  • Home Automation for the Elderly and Disabled Home automation has become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. It offers a wide range of benefits for people of all ages and abilities, but it can be particularly helpful for seniors and those with disabilities. In this blog post, we'll explore some of ... Continue Reading
  • Unwrapping the Truth: Is your Senior Loved One in Need of Care? The holiday season is a magical time filled with joy, warmth, and family gatherings. Often, we visit our older relatives that we don’t see throughout the year. This provides an opportunity to observe our aging loved ones in their homes and social settings, and if we pay ... Continue Reading
  • Signs of Choking in Elderly Adults According to Injury Facts, choking is the fourth leading cause of unintentional injury death, with death rates increasing rapidly starting around age 71. This statistic naturally leads us to ask: Why do we choke more as we age? Understanding this risk is vital for those ... Continue Reading
  • Elderly Communication Barriers When spending time with your elderly loved one, do you ever feel like you are struggling to understand one another? Or maybe you find it difficult to engage them in conversation at all? There are many challenges when communicating with an elderly patient. Some elderly ... Continue Reading
  • Safety Issues for the Elderly Living Alone Many elderly parents choose to live alone for various reasons, including maintaining their independence and privacy. However, living independently as an older adult comes with its set of risks. It is essential for their children and caregivers to understand these risks and ... Continue Reading
  • Fatigue in Elderly Adults Napping is essential as we age, but it could indicate more than just natural aging in seniors. Recognizing this shift is crucial in caring for our elderly loved ones. If an older family member is abnormally tired or dependent on daytime naps, it may indicate severe fatigue ... Continue Reading
  • Kidney Cancer in Elderly Adults Kidney cancer begins when healthy cells in one or both kidneys grow out of control and form a tumor. With the National Kidney Foundation reporting about 62,000 cases each year in the U.S., this blog post focuses on what elderly patients need to know about this prevalent ... Continue Reading
  • Involuntary Chewing Motion in Elderly Adults As a caregiver for an elderly adult, especially for one with cognitive or neurological changes, you might observe them constantly chewing even if there's nothing in their mouth. This unintentional chewing motion in older adults is known as phantom chewing or geriatric ... Continue Reading
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