Five Symptoms it Might be Worth Trying to Treat Naturally
Some symptoms of disease or illness demand the need for medical attention and prescription or over-the-counter medication. However, not every ache and pain should send you reaching for pills. There are many treatment options involving items that you probably have lying around the house. The following are some symptoms you may experience that are worth […]
How to Plan a Nutritious Menu Your Elderly Residents Will Love
As people age, their nutritional needs remain the same, but a healthier diet has been shown to reduce the risks of many conditions common to older people, such as diabetes, bone loss and stroke. Eating well can help patients with existing conditions manage chronic conditions by keeping blood sugar steady, and lowering blood pressure and […]
Five Tips for Spending Your Retirement Abroad
Retiring abroad is a dream that many people have. Spending retirement exploring and relaxing in another country is a very attractive thought. The process of retiring abroad is not always simple. Several things need to be considered before moving. Five tips will help anyone who is planning to spend retirement abroad. Make Plans for Healthcare […]
Food for Thought: Maintaining Brain Function as You Grow Older
Imagine if there were a magic pill that you could take that would improve your brain function every time you took it! We’d all stand in line for that pill just so we could be smarter, or at the very least have a better memory, right? The sad truth is that there is no such […]
Caring for an Elder with Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation (also known as A-fib) can be difficult to understand and plan a life caring for another around. Understanding A-fib and the dangers involved with the disease can help you center your care on an elder’s needs. Foter.com / CC BY-SA A-fib is an irregular heart rate that usually causes the rest of the […]