Do You Know What FAST Means?
It’s estimated that close to 800,000 men and women have a stroke each year in the U.S. The majority of these strokes occur in people 65 or older. While a stroke can kill a person, a fast response can make a difference. This is where FAST comes in. FAST is a medical acronym used to […]
Five Defensive Driving Tips for Seniors
Driving defensively puts your aging adult in a situation in which she’s far more able to avoid problems in the road ahead of her. If she’s not already using defensive driving techniques, some of these ideas can help her get back in that frame of mind. Know When to Avoid Driving There are […]
Delicious Diabetes-Friendly Snacks
Everyone needs a snack now and then. They might not have eaten enough at their last meal or have expended all of their calories by doing something active. Whatever causes your aging relative to feel a little hungry, offering a snack can fill that void. For many caregivers, choosing a snack isn’t difficult. However, if […]
Eggs: Good or Bad for Cholesterol?
In the past, eggs were villainized for their cholesterol content. Doctors believed that eating them contributed to high blood cholesterol levels. Then, in 2015, experts said that research didn’t support limiting the amount of cholesterol people eat. After that, eggs became a popular way of increasing protein in low-carb diets. In fact, recent data shows […]
Can Older Adults Develop Asthma?
When asked to picture someone with asthma, most people would probably think of a child or a nerdy character from television. Most are unlikely to imagine an older adult wheezing and using an inhaler. However, people of any age can develop asthma, even your elderly family member. Knowing more about asthma and its symptoms could […]
Home Care-Four Facts About Older Americans That You Cannot Ignore
Who wants to think about their parents aging and needing help? No one does. But, ignoring it won’t stop it from happening. Instead of delaying tough talks and decision making, families should have an open discussion about the care their parents may already need but be afraid to admit is necessary. To have this […]
Making Your Senior’s Bathroom Safer if She Has Dementia
Dementia makes so much of your senior’s life more difficult. One room that can especially give her trouble as her dementia worsens is the bathroom. These tips can help the bathroom to be a little safer for her. Consider a Sign for the Door. Even if your elderly family member has lived in her home […]
You’re a Caregiver and You Matter
How often have you as a caregiver put your needs or wants behind those of everyone else in your life? Probably more often than you want to admit. It’s time to remind yourself that yes, you’re a caregiver, but you still matter. Eat at Regular Intervals. When did you last eat a real meal? You […]
Are African Americans At Higher Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death?
Sudden cardiac death is caused by sudden cardiac arrest, a medical emergency in which the heart suddenly stops functioning. The person suffering the arrest stops breathing and falls unconscious. Most of the time, sudden cardiac arrest is a result of the electrical impulses that control the heart being disrupted. When sudden cardiac arrest is not […]
5 Random Acts of Kindness Seniors Can Perform
It’s difficult to say exactly how random acts of kindness became a part of American culture. According to some, it started when a woman in California wrote “practice random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty” on a placemat in a restaurant back in the 1980s. From there, the saying spread to bumper stickers […]