Seniors and Health Issues
Are There Differences Between IADLs and ADLs?
Everyone talks about using ADLs and IADLs to determine when a parent needs home care.
Read MoreHow Does Heart Disease Affect Your Senior?
Heart disease can be a mild issue for your senior, or it can dramatically impact her life. Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreTips for Preventing Infections After Surgery
One study found that of 659,486 older patients who underwent surgery, 10.2 percent ended up with an infection. Surgical site infections were the most common type of infection. Your mom is about to undergo a surgical procedure. What can you do to ensure her incision doesn’t become infected? Follow Post-Surgery Guidelines Different surgeries will have…
Read MoreHow to Help Your Senior Deal With Mobility Issues
Most people dread the prospect of having to deal with the challenges of getting older. In fact, the thought of having to deal with mobility issues is so frightening that many people choose to ignore the issue until they have no other option. For seniors who are already dealing with mobility issues, it can be…
Read MoreTop Causes for Mini-Strokes
Unfortunately, there are many elderly people who will have a mini stroke. Family caregivers often worry about larger strokes in their elderly loved ones. However, it is just as important to know more about mini-strokes. Learning about the causes of these strokes can help you to prevent them in your elderly loved one. Having Hypertension…
Read MoreWhat Are the Leading Causes of Foot Pain in Men?
Foot pain is not just a problem for older men. It can happen at any age, but aging does increase your dad’s risk of dealing with pain. His feet have handled decades of walking, running, jumping, and standing still. Over time, the strain adds up and causes discomfort and changes your dad’s mobility. Some causes…
Read MoreHow Often Should Your Parents Get Their Skin Checked?
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, which makes it an excellent time to talk about skin cancer. How often are your parents asking about the sunspots and moles on their bodies? Have they had them mapped and checked yearly for changes? They need to. Their doctors may not check their skin as well as it…
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