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Managing Diabetes: Practical Tips for Caregivers of Elderly Individuals with Diabetes
Diabetes affects up to one in four elderly adults and is the second leading diagnosis that results in home health referrals for elderly patients. Caregivers should know the signs and ...
Sneezing and Coughing and Wheezing…Oh My! Developing Seasonal Allergies As We Age
Several factors can cause older adults to be susceptible to allergic reactions when exposed to elements such as mold, pollen, dust mites, pollution, and many other substances, whether irritants or ...
Senior Eye and Ear Care
As we grow older, our bodies change in many ways, affecting the function of different organs and systems. Vision and hearing are two sensory processes that can be affected by ...
Osteoporosis In Seniors
Osteoporosis is a disease that causes thin and brittle bones in seniors. The disease causes the bones to fracture more easily than usual. Osteoporosis is more common in older people, ...
Redirecting A Combative Senior with Dementia
Aggressive behavior is a normal symptom of dementia and outbursts are not unusual. We compiled some tips that can make things a little easier for both the person with dementia ...
SNORING: When An Annoyance Becomes a Concern
According to a study conducted by Johns Hopkins Medicine, twenty-five to fifty percent of adults snore at night. If you've ever slept next to someone who snores, you know very ...
Lyme Disease in the Elderly
What is Lyme Disease? Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and transmitted via the bite of a deer tick. These black-legged ticks usually reside in wooded areas. In ...
Caring For Elderly Parents From A Distance
Caring for elderly parents is challenging, particularly if you live an hour or more away. It can be extremely stressful if you have more than the usual concerns about your ...
How Shingles Effects Seniors
Shingles is a painful, burning rash caused by a viral infection. Although shingles can break out on any part of the body, it most often appears as a single stripe ...