elderly care
Looking Sharp- In Your Senior Years Too!
Aging is inevitable, and there’s no amount of botox and facelifts that can stop the process. So eventually we all have to deal with the fact that our faces aren’t as unlined as they used to be; that we have less hair on our heads and more in our ears and noses; and that we […]
Not too old for Clinical Trials?
It is not news to anyone that we are all living longer. Life expectancy in the United States increased by 30 years during the 20th Century and 25 of those years were attributed to advances in medicines and the treatment of disease in older people. Life is now the survival of those who live in […]
A Day in the Life of In Home Caregivers
Home care is a broad term which entails different kinds of services that depend primarily on the specific needs of patients. For in home caregivers, a typical work week means at least five days with their patient. This set up fosters familiarity and consistency, while ensuring comfort and convenience for both parties. A typical day […]
Senior Diet Solutions: Addressing Multiple Health Conditions
Seniors often have multiple conditions resulting in a thorny diet problem. A good example is the combination of heart problems, diabetes, and renal failure. Heart problems and diabetes call for a for a heart-healthy diet low in saturated fat, loaded with vegetables, fruits and whole grains. But when diabetes leads to renal failure, the patient […]
The History And Evolution Of The Stairlift
As people age simple tasks like climbing a flight of stairs becomes increasingly difficult. Now with modern technology to aid you in the form of stairlifts, you can overcome the fear and risk of falling down stairs. It may surprise you, however, to learn that stairlifts can be dated all the way back to […]