caregiver
July 11, 2018
Caregivers turning 50 is a milestone for many people. The half-century mark comes with new rules for medical tests and often brings a couple of health-related signals, concerning diet indicating that it’s for some dietary changes. […]
July 10, 2018
Maintaining the appearance of one’s feet may seem frivolous to some, but proper foot care is an important component of a person’s overall health. Certain symptoms and podiatric issues can indicate more serious underlying conditions and […]
July 6, 2018
Testosterone replacement in aging men is becoming more prevalent even as its use is becoming more and more controversial.
July 2, 2018
“If you don’t take care of you, no one else will.” What does this mean? For most people, it simply means that we should eat right, exercise, make healthy choices and so on.
June 28, 2018
Wake up. Get up. Many of us start our day with those simple tasks, not giving it much thought. But almost 28 percent of Americans over 65 reports having difficulty getting out of bed. While Americans […]
June 22, 2018
Try a little experiment. Tie your hands to your sides and have someone feed you your dinner. Then, after they inevitably miss your gaping gob, check out what happens when they try, with the best of […]
June 21, 2018
Rocks and caregiving do not seem compatible in the same sentence or have an obvious connection. Rocks may seem ordinary, seemingly useless and taken for granted. Rocks may even seem unchanging; however, they do go through […]
June 14, 2018
In my 17th summer my Grandpa Golden had a stroke that took away his health and ability to walk or speak, but worst of all, his pride. Grandma called to say, “If Carol would come and […]
June 13, 2018
There are a wealth of questions on how to get aging parents to bathe – especially when the elder has Alzheimer’s or severe dementia.