Caring for an Elder Family Member with HIV at Home
In the United States alone, more than 30 percent of people who are afflicted with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) are 50 years old and above. Statistics also show that the number of elderly patients in their 60’s and 70’s living with HIV or AIDS (Acquired Immune deficiency Syndrome) is increasing. This is because of the […]
Improving your Quality of Life with a Rise and Recline Chair
Sometimes when mobility is a struggle, simple things that we take for granted like rising from a chair, or sleeping comfortably at night, can be surprisingly difficult. And, what’s more, because these things are such a big part of life, being able to do them comfortably and with ease can have a huge impact on […]
Brain Food: Eating Right to Fight Alzheimer’s
We’re all familiar with the concept of  “superfoods,” but few people actually know why some foods are so much better than others. Fewer still know that some foods have a direct effect on the brain, reducing inflammation, facilitating communication between cells, and building new neural pathways. Here are some of the best foods to keep […]
Should you Get Your Elderly Parent an iPad? 5 Signs that Point to Yes
An iPad may seem like a gift you give a recent high school graduate or your closest tech-obsessed friend, but getting one for your elderly mother or father is actually a really smart choicean iPad can not only improve their way of life but also their wellbeing too, especially if your parent resides in an […]
Can Exercise Help Prevent Breast Cancer in Seniors?
Let’s be honest. There are a million reasons to exercise and not many acceptable reasons to avoid it. People who exercise are happier, less stressed, more well rested, leaner, and overall healthier than couch potatoes. But recently, researchers at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill added another reason for women to exercise to […]