Dehydration is a dangerous medical issue – regardless of age – however, it has been established that the elderly is at the highest risk for dehydration in evaluating risks among various age groups. According to statistics, up to 30% of all people who are hospitalized over the age of 65 are determined to be dehydrated…. Read More…
How to Identify and Treat Heat-Related Problems in the Elderly
Prolonged exposure to excessively high temperatures during the summer months can be extremely dangerous to the elderly. It has been estimated that – at least – 600 people die each year due to health complications caused by exposure to high temperatures and humidity levels. The elderly and those who have underlying medical conditions are at… Read More…
Creating a Dementia-Friendly Home with Lighting, Color, and Contrast
If you are a caregiver for an individual who suffers from any form of dementia, you know and understand there are many challenges. The main one being adapting the individual’s living space in order to accommodate their new and constantly changing needs. A vast amount of research has been conducted and it has been established… Read More…
Ensuring Proper Hydration of the Elderly This Summer
Multiple risk factors pertaining to dehydration exist among the elderly. If seniors do not receive the proper hydration, they may experience poor health, the loss of their functional statis, and their quality of life is drastically reduced. Loved ones and caregivers play a highly important role in ensuring opportunities are available for an elderly loved… Read More…
Is My Loved One Suffering from Dementia-Related Psychosis?
If you are reading this, it is quite likely that you currently serve as a caregiver of a loved one that has been diagnosed with dementia. We know and completely understand the difficulties that you face – watching and experiencing the cognitive decline of an individual that you love. While dementia includes a wide range… Read More…
June Is Men’s Health Month
Each year – during the Month of June – the nation observes Men’s Health Month. The purpose and intent of the observation is to raise awareness in the area of health care for men and to encourage boys, teenaged males, and men to implement and practice healthy decisions in their day-to-day lives. According to statistics,… Read More…
National Nurses Day 2022 – A Time to Recognize and Offer Appreciation to Those at the Forefront of Health Care in the United States
May 2022 marks the month when National Nurses Day is celebrated. The theme for the event is Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Invest in Nursing and Respect Rights to Secure Global Health. This event is placing a special emphasis on the need to protect the profession, support those in the field, and invest in… Read More…
Why Do Elderly People with Kidney Disease Have to Be on a Low Protein Diet?
If you are reading this, it is quite likely that your elderly loved one has recently been placed on a low protein diet due to the fact that they have kidney disease. It is also likely that you have many questions. In this brief guide, we will answer the one regarding the necessity for a… Read More…
May is ALS Awareness Month
May 2022 has been designated as ALS Awareness Month. “ALS” stands for “Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis”. This is a progressive disease type that is neurodegenerative in nature. It directly affects the nerve cells that are located within the brain and throughout the spinal cord. The breakdown of the name “Amyotrophic” in Greek translates to “no muscle… Read More…
Celebrate World Health Day This April 7th
Each year on April 7th, people from around the world gather to celebrate World Health Day. It is celebrated on the anniversary of the day in 1948 when the World Health Organization was founded. Its purpose is to highlight and direct attention to a specific theme or health topic that impacts people throughout the world…. Read More…