Sep 5, 2022 | Health
September focuses on the challenges associated with pain and chronic pain during National Pain Awareness Month. Pain can be temporary, or it can be crippling. Nearly everyone experiences physical pain in their lifetime such as headaches, back pain, joint pain, a...
Aug 5, 2022 | Health
Mesothelioma is cancer caused by asbestos which is commonly occurring in the lining of the lungs or abdomen. The life expectancy is only 18 – 31 months after diagnosis, but the prognosis may improve with treatment. As family caregivers, it is important to educate...
Jul 22, 2022 | Health
Dehydration is very dangerous for senior health and is often overlooked. Drinking enough water is important for everyone, but the elderly are at greater risk for dehydration and need to drink more than usual in the summer months. A study conducted by UCLA found that...
Jun 17, 2022 | Health
Regular eye exams are crucial for everyone, especially seniors whose eyes are more prone to disorders. Eye problems develop painlessly and incrementally so that most people do not notice changes in their vision. Annual exams help keep an “eye” on developing problems...
May 9, 2022 | Health
Spring motivates us to clean, declutter, and get back outside. The weather changes, windows are opened, gardens begin to bloom, and as a caregiver, this could come with stress attached. You may feel there is a lot to be done and you feel the burden of having to do it...
Feb 25, 2022 | Health
Cog Fog – It is not a medical term. It is short for cognitive fog and the term is used to describe not having full mental clarity. Having trouble remembering something or having difficulty focusing on a thought or a task is something that happens to everyone, and...
