Is Your Senior At Higher Risk for High Blood Pressure?
Throughout the United States there are currently more than 75 million people who are living with high blood pressure. Also known as hypertension, this can be a very serious health condition by itself, but can[...]
Honoring Your Aging Parent on Cancer Survivors Day
Cancer is a devastating force that impacts millions of people throughout the United States each year. Hundreds of thousands of people lose their lives to this disease, but many others survive. If you are a[...]
What is Heat Stroke?
The weather is getting warmer, and summer is right around the corner. That means many opportunities for outdoor fun, get-togethers with friends and family, and patriotic celebration. It also means the potential for serious health[...]
An In-Depth Look at How Seniors Lose Money in a Grandparent Scam
Scammers operate in very sneaky ways. In 2017, the number of seniors who were scammed was actually lower than millennials who fell for scams. Senior citizens did lose more money to scams, however. There’s one[...]
Five Bathroom Safety Tips for Seniors
Keeping your aging family member safe in the bathroom can be a scary prospect. It’s a room in which your senior might not want much help from you yet, so some of these ideas can[...]
Do Your Senses Really Change as You Age?
Aging brings about a few unexpected changes. One of those things you may not realize is that your senses can change. As the senses diminish, your parent may be able to stop negative effects some[...]