While vacations are a time to relax and escape from the stressors of daily life, it is still important to be aware of the early signs of Alzheimer’s Disease. Traveling away from home could possibly make the signs more noticeable.
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READ MOREHow to Adapt After a Heart Attack
Heart attacks impact about 1 million people every year, and those that survive often face significant lifestyle changes. This is especially true for senior care providers whose patients have suffered a heart attack. The event places a greater emphasis on tailoring care and taking steps to lower the risk of an additional cardiovascular issue.
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READ MORECaring for Your Parents Without Intruding
An elderly parent’s aging process can be difficult for not only you and your siblings, but also for your parent. While you may realize that your parent now needs in-home senior care, it can be difficult for your mom or dad to admit that she or he needs help.
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READ MOREBreath Test for Heart Disease
Early diagnosis is often the key to effectively treating most healthy conditions, and new research from the Respiratory Institute at Cleveland Clinic found that a simple breath test might be able to accurately diagnose heart disease. While the study is still in its earliest stages, experts are hopeful the results could be a breakthrough in cardiovascular health management.
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READ MOREHelping Kids Cope with Alzheimer's
Summer is a popular time of the year for family reunions. If you or someone you love is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s or receiving in home elder care as the condition progresses, it is important to talk to children about what is happening to their grandparent or other family member before the reunion.
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READ MOREWhat to Tell Seniors and Their Caregivers as they Prepare for Surgery
Seniors undergo surgery for a wide variety of reasons. Whether they went under the knife for joint replacement or for more medical reasons, it’s important for both seniors and their family caregivers to take steps to ensure that surgery goes smoothly. There are several things to keep in mind in the days and weeks leading up to the procedure, experts say.
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READ MOREHome Care Helps Seniors Maintain Independence
Anyone with elderly parents knows how much they value their independence. Combined with the desire to age in place, the focus on independent living may make them hesitant to accept any outside help or home care, even if they have shown signs they need assistance around the house. It can be challenging, but family caregivers can help change their perceptions by going over the wide variety of home care options.
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READ MORECan microwave popcorn cause heart disease?
A study from West Virginia University School of Public Health, Morgantown, found that exposure to perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) found in items like nonstick cookware, microwave popcorn and food wrappers could cause cardiovascular disease. Those seeking home care for heart conditions should avoid the chemical and limit exposure to items that are high in PFOA.
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READ MOREPrevent Heat Stroke
The sun is shining and the air is warm. Summer is finally here, and with it often comes the desire to spend more time outdoors. While the fresh air and sun exposure (while wearing appropriate levels of SPF) are good for your wellbeing, it is important to pay closer attention to yourself or a loved one to prevent heat-related illnesses, especially heat stroke.
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READ MOREToxin Test Could Help MS Patients
A test that has been used in the past to measure a toxin in people who smoke or use tobacco is now being used to measure this same substance in people with spinal injuries…
