Argentinian senior friends celebrating birthday of their male friend, standing around him, smiling and embracing at home National Family Caregivers Month will run from November 1st through the 30th this year in Everett and elsewhere, and it’s a great time to…
Soldier in uniform and doctor shaking hands with national flag on background – United States On November 11th of this year, we will celebrate Veterans Day in Stanwood and elsewhere around the country. The purpose of the day is to honor and…
The miracles of medical technology have saved the lives of millions of people over the years, and perhaps none of these are as awe-inspiring as the devices that regulate heart activity. It is not uncommon any more for in-home caregivers…
From Medscape Medical News > Psychiatry Poor Dental Health Linked to Dementia Onset By Deborah Brauser April 13, 2012 — Poor dental health has been linked to an increased risk for dementia, new research shows. In a study of more than 4000 elderly…
Did you know that choosing to engage an in-home caregiver in Escondido instead of enrolling your loved one in a nursing home could improve their health? In a poignant article that appeared on the New York Times’ website last month,…
Shot of a nurse caring for a senior patient in a retirement home In Hernando and elsewhere in this country, October will be designated as National Depression Awareness and Education Month. Throughout the month, participants will be trying to increase awareness…
Shot of a senior woman in a wheelchair being cared for a nurse In Water Valley and elsewhere in the U.S., people will be observing Long Term Care Planning Month throughout the month of October. The idea behind this observance is…
Fox News recently published a new article titled Out of bed! Hospitals aim to keep elderly strong that highlights a growing trend in major hospitals that has hospitals focusing more on the unique care needs of elderly patients, with an eye to…
Do your aging parents spend a significant amount of time with the curtains drawn and the lights dimmed? If so, fascinating new research shows that they may actually be lowering their defenses against serious illnesses, as well as disrupting the…
New Study Shows Increase In Binge Drinking By Seniors Watching TV, knitting, playing bingo…there are some activities that most seniors seem to enjoy. One popular pastime among the elderly may surprise you, however. A new study, conducted by the Center…