Signs a Senior Has Fall Allergies

Signs a Senior Has Fall Allergies

Oct 18, 2019 | Elderly Care

Many people suffer from allergy symptoms in the fall. They’re caused by plants that release pollen in the fall, like ragweed, and the mold that grows on fallen leaves. Since most people associate seasonal allergies with the spring, fall allergies can sometimes be...
Should Seniors Have an Annual Memory Check?

Should Seniors Have an Annual Memory Check?

Oct 11, 2019 | Senior Care

According to the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) around 7 percent of people who are in their early 60s have mild cognitive impairment. That number goes up to 38 percent in people aged 85 and older. That’s why the AAN is urging medical providers to conduct a memory...
Ways to Help a Grieving Senior

Ways to Help a Grieving Senior

Sep 27, 2019 | Home Care, Managing Grief

Grief is tough for anyone to handle alone, and when a senior is dealing with the loss of a loved one that they may have spent most of their lives with, it can make the tremendous loss even more difficult. For seniors at home, the days and weeks after the loss of a...
Is It Too Late for Your Dad to Quit Smoking?

Is It Too Late for Your Dad to Quit Smoking?

Sep 13, 2019 | Elderly Care

The number of smokers declined from almost 21 percent of the U.S. population in 2005 to 14 percent in 2017. That’s a good thing as estimates are that about 1 out of every 5 deaths is related to smoking. Your dad has been smoking for decades. His doctor is urging...
What Does Your Senior Need to Know about Using a Cane?

What Does Your Senior Need to Know about Using a Cane?

Sep 13, 2019 | Senior Care

If your senior’s doctor has advised her to start using a cane, she might have resisted. The reality is though that using a cane can prevent your senior from experiencing a fall. That makes a cane an important tool for her to use. She Needs to Use Her Cane as Often as...
What Causes Bell’s Palsy?

What Causes Bell’s Palsy?

Aug 16, 2019 | Elder Care

Bell’s palsy is a condition that causes muscles in the face to suddenly become weak. It makes one side of the face droop so that the corner of the mouth turns down and the eye is difficult to close. It can be disconcerting as some people may mistake it for a stroke....
Can Head Injuries Affect the Senses?

Can Head Injuries Affect the Senses?

Aug 9, 2019 | Home Care, Home Care

Scientists have known for a while that when a person has a severe concussion, their senses can be temporarily affected. However, a new study now shows that problems like an impaired sense of smell and anxiety can occur even when a concussion is mild. Head Injuries and...