Americans age 65 and older make up 13% of the population but consume about one third of all prescription drugs. Older individuals also take more potentially addictive medications than any
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive, degenerative disease affecting movement and cognition over time. People usually notice those with Parkinson’s because they have hand and/or head tremors, rigidity in the body
A group of researchers from Johns Hopkins University recently conducted a study to investigate the effects of home care on patients with dementia. The study included 300 participants over the
ADLs are the “Activities of Daily Living” or personal care activities. In the healthcare industry, professionals use ADLs as a tool to determine the care needs of a patient. These
No matter what age we are, we all face various safety risks depending on our lifestyle, health, and occupation. For those that are over the age of 65, the risks
Our friends at A Place for Mom recently released an article outlining the top 10 reasons seniors are hospitalized. They include; injuries and accidents, heart disease, chest pain, adverse effects
It is rarely by choice that a family enters the senior healthcare maze. We are often thrown into the abyss due to a crisis brought on by an elderly
As healthy aging week is well underway, we thought we would give you the top 5 reasons to be more active as you age. 1. Improved Mood Exercising releases
In life sometimes it is hard to determine when a pain that seems “normal” could be a sign of something more serious. Here are four you should never ignore… 1.
The Pillars of Crisis Prevention in Seniors If you have been concerned about the health and safety of your aging loved one for any length of time, you know all
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive movement disorder affecting the nervous system, meaning that the symptoms of the disease worsen as time goes on. Researchers have discovered that the hallmark
More than eight million doctor visits a year are due to UTIs; urinary tract infection according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Both men (one in ten) and
