Fall Proofing Your Home
Falls are the leading cause of injury among seniors living in the United States. According to the CDC, each year, 2.8 million older Americans are treated in an emergency department after having a fall. More than 95% of hip fractures are caused by a fall and falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries in […]
Senior Nutrition Myths
Everyone knows that eating a healthy and nutritious diet can add years to a person’s lifespan and improve the quality of their life. However, there is a lot of debate about what constitutes a “healthy and nutritious diet” for seniors. There is also a lot of misinformation about when seniors should eat and how much […]
Caregiver Burnout
This article discuses the importance of caregiver burnout. Working as a caregiver can be very rewarding, particularly if you are caring for a loved one. You get to spend time with someone you care about while giving them the best possible care and attention. However, being a caregiver is also very hard work. It is […]
Activity Ideas for Dementia Patients
Dementia is one of the most common conditions affecting older Americans today. The term “dementia” actually describes a group of cognitive disorders that affect a person’s memory, communication skills, and decision making capacity. Alzheimer’s disease is responsible for most cases of dementia, with estimates as of 2014 with 5 million people in the United States that are […]
Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
This article discuses living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a very serious progressive disease that causes breathing difficulty. It is usually caused by long-term exposure to chemicals that irritate the lungs. COPD can have a dramatic effect on a person’s quality of life and make many common activities more difficult to perform. […]
Manage Renal Disease with Home Care
The kidneys play an important role in the body, filtering toxins from the blood, helping to control blood pressure, and creating important enzymes. Renal disease (also known as chronic kidney disease) describes the gradual loss of kidney function. When a person’s kidney function declines, they will experience a variety of different symptoms including weakness, shortness […]
Managing Heart Disease
Heart disease refers to a range of conditions affecting the heart, including coronary artery disease, congenital heart defects, and heart arrhythmias. The CDC estimates that more than 27.6 million people have some form of heart disease and it remains the leading cause of death in the United States. The term “heart disease” is often used to describe […]
Managing Congestive Heart Failure
Heart disease describes a range of conditions including congenital heart defects, heart arrhythmias and coronary heart disease (hardening of the arteries). More than 27.6 million Americans have been diagnosed with some form of heart disease and it is the leading cause of death in the United States. Many forms of heart disease can lead to congestive heart […]
Dementia and Delirium Differences
Dementia and delirium are both very common illnesses amongst elderly people. These conditions share a number of symptoms and it is easy to confuse the two. Both conditions cause a loss of memory, difficulties communicating and poor judgment. However, the treatments and prognosis for these conditions vary greatly. The way you should interact with a […]
Treating Alzheimer’s Disease with Reality Orientation
There are a number of treatments available for Alzheimer’s disease including various cognitive therapies, drugs, and physical rehabilitation. They are used to delay the disease’s progression and improve the quality of life an Alzheimer’s patient experiences. One of the most interesting and useful Alzheimer’s treatments is Reality Orientation, a cognitive therapy that developed in the 1960s. It […]