Care Needs

It’s easy to assume that seniors would be resistant to using modern technology. But today, these devices can actually help seniors stay connected to friends and relatives who live far away. It’s not always possible for seniors to spend time with their loved ones in person, and according to Seniors Bluebook, seniors who feel isolated…

In almost any explanation of mesothelioma treatment options, there is a clause. The routes available depends on numerous factors, one of which is age. This clause — that age, among other factors, could limit treatment — is usually specific to just one option: surgery. A study published in the Annals of Surgical Oncology suggests that age might be…

The coronavirus pandemic has changed a lot about the way we live. And if you are the caretaker of a senior, particularly one with a rapidly-declining condition, you may be struggling with how to make informed decisions on their behalf in the midst of the panic. Here is some advice that may help you manage…

While it can certainly be downright impossible to predict the future, there are some things we all can do to plan for optimal health. That starts with taking a good, hard look at your current state of health, daily habits, and family health history. When you take a full inventory of your health, you’ll gain…

Meet Janice and Jack: Janice, 80, and Jack, 86, have been married for 60 years and have four children together. They have lived in the same home for more than fifty years and their dream is to remain in their home for the rest of their lives. While Janice has been relatively healthy over the…

Going into a caregiving role with a loved one without a senior care plan can lead to a build of up stress and tension. Fortunately, you can eliminate caregiver stress by organizing your goals with a care plan from the beginning. By the end of this article you will fully understand how to devise a…

Aging has never been the most popular topic. It’s complex and therefore scary. But you’ll have to enhance your life as a senior and decide to age well. Every day, more than ten thousand people turn 60. Therefore, we need to talk about aging. Those who think ahead about the age-related problems, like health issues,…

This week, we wanted to share an article that explains the Medicare home care coverage case. This article shares that benefits that home care has on seniors and their families. Over the past few years, non-medical home care has become a pillar service within the broader health care continuum for its ability to improve outcomes…

Caring for your loved one who has Alzheimer’s is hard. Trust me, I know. What many don’t know is what Alzheimer’s is. To understand the struggle of Alzheimer’s, you need to know about the disease itself. Once your loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, their brain cells and the connections between them begin to degenerate…