Poison Control Tips for Seniors
Remember when you were a kid and you learned about poisons. Maybe your school or your parents used Mr. Yuck stickers to teach the lesson. Flash forward to raising your own young children. You likely[...]
Is Your Mom More at Risk for Stroke Than Other Women?
Women are inherently more at risk for stroke than men are. Unfortunately, women are also at a greater risk for death due to stroke. Sometimes stroke is the very first sign a woman has of[...]
What Do You Do When Your Mom Can No Longer Properly Care for Her Dog?
Your mom is devoted to her dog. He’s her loyal companion, but she’s becoming very forgetful. She forgets to feed her dog some days and overfeeds him others. She can’t remember when she last took[...]
Preparing Your Home for Your Parent to Move In
If you have made the decision that the next step in being the most effective family caregiver possible for your aging parent is transitioning them into living in your home with you and your family,[...]
Early Diagnosis is Best for Seniors With Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection in the lungs and is particularly devastating to elderly adults. As with many medical conditions, an early diagnosis provides the best possible outcome for treatment. When pneumonia is left untreated or[...]
Is It Too Late for Your Senior Parent to Quit Smoking?
If your aging parent smokes, and has for many years, they may think theres no reason for them to quit now. After all, with years of smoking, the damage is already done, right? Wrong. Experts[...]
