Managing spring allergies can be more difficult for seniors. From medication side effects to exacerbating chronic illnesses, here’s what caregivers should know. Itchy, watery eyes, uncontrollable sneezing, and nasal congestion can all be symptoms of seasonal allergies. For seniors who live in the south, where flowering trees and pollen-filled flowers are blooming, allergy season can [...]
People are familiar with the common symptoms of Parkinson’s, such as tremors and speech problems. But most people with this disease also develop Parkinson’s dementia. Learn more here. With symptoms ranging from rigid muscles to speech problems, Parkinson’s disease (PD) is classified as a neurodegenerative disease. It happens when the body doesn’t produce enough dopamine, [...]
Senior mentor programs benefit older adults and the younger generation alike. Learn more about mentoring programs and how to connect with one near you. Retirement is a time in life when older adults are typically free to recreate themselves. Some pursue a new hobby or even launch a new business. Others find themselves immersed in [...]
Are you getting ready to sell yours or a senior loved one’s home? Here are six tips for a quick, profitable sale. Preparing to sell your home or the home of a senior loved one can be intimidating. Since most older adults who are moving to a senior living community need the proceeds from a home [...]
Generic drugs are just one of the ways older adults can save money on prescriptions. For older adults on a budget, the idea of saving money on medications can be enticing. From making trips to Canada or Mexico where medication is significantly less expensive to taking lower doses than a physician prescribes, seniors go to [...]
As technology improves, more physicians are offering virtual office visits. Here are 5 advantages of virtual physician visit services. Getting to and from a physician’s office can be challenging for older adults, especially those who live in rural communities or those who’ve given up driving. Many are reluctant to ask a busy adult child for help [...]
If a senior you care for has Alzheimer’s disease, wandering safety technology, like a GPS tracking device, can help keep them becoming lost. If you are the caregiver for an older adult who has Alzheimer’s, you know firsthand how difficult the disease can be to manage. Keeping an adult with Alzheimer’s disease or another form [...]
Family feuds often occur when a senior loved one’s health is declining. Use these tips to navigate difficult family dynamics. When a senior loved one’s health begins to decline, it can create uncomfortable family dynamics. This is especially true when it comes to adult children. One child may want to take a proactive approach to [...]
Can lifestyle choices lower your risk for heart disease? Researchers say it can. Use these tips to lower your risk for heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Despite all of the advances in medicine, cardiac-related illnesses claim more lives than any other disease or medical condition. Estimates are that one in [...]
Are you wondering if it is time for a senior in your family to move to assisted living? These six signs that an older adult is struggling can help you decide. A question we often receive from the families of seniors is how to tell when it’s time for a move to assisted living. While [...]
