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Macular degeneration occurs when the center of the retina starts to deteriorate. That section known as the macula controls your central...

If your mom is suffering from hip pain due to arthritis, her doctor will have her try non-surgical treatments first. Exercises and weight...

Have you ever stopped to understand exactly what blood pressure readings mean? National Blood Pressure Education Month is here. It’s a...

As a family caregiver, coronavirus has to be on your mind. People can have the virus and not have any symptoms. Also, symptoms can vary...

Until you’ve been an Alzheimer’s caregiver, it’s impossible to know how rewarding and challenging it is. People with Alzheimer’s need...

Around the world, people are worried about coronavirus. At this point, seasonal influenza is a bigger risk, as are chest colds, head...

If your senior has COPD, she may still want to try to exercise. Exercise can help to strengthen her lungs as well as the other systems in...

Your senior’s mental health is an important aspect of her overall health and it’s one that neither of you can really afford to overlook...

If you are a family caregiver for an elderly parent or loved one, you are probably feeling the stress that often accompanies such a...

Hepatitis C, commonly called Hep C, is a disease that affects the liver. It is caused by a virus and is transmitted through the blood and...

Boredom affects many older adults, especially those who live alone. The problem can be compounded for older adults who are in...

More and more older adults in the United States are living alone and have no close family. These people are often referred to as “solo...

Whether your older family member is male or female, a heart attack is a serious situation requiring immediate medical attention. But, did...

The holidays are supposed to be a cheerful time. However, all that holiday cheer can quickly dissipate if your aging relative is taken in...

Lots of older adults don’t have social lives that are as active as they once might have been. If that’s the case for your senior, you...

It’s that time of year again when the temperatures begin to drop and the mornings and evenings require a sweater or even a coat to stay...

One benefit of receiving senior care at home is that they aren’t normally in an environment where they will come into contact with...

Even a little bit of dehydration can be dangerous for your aging family member. But convincing him to drink more water might be a war in...

Caregiver burnout occurs when caregivers find themselves feeling exhausted—physically, emotionally, and mentally. It’s caused by the...

In 1978, then-President Jimmy Carter signed proclamation 4580, commemorating a special day “to honor grandparents, to give grandparents...