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How Can You Get Your Parent to Drink More Water?

Dec 20, 2019 | Elder Care

Dehydration is a serious concern for older adults. With age, the body doesn’t contain as much fluid as it once did. In addition, older adults typically don’t feel thirst as keenly as younger people do, so they may not realize they need liquids. This makes it easier...

Five COPD Triggers that Can Make Your Senior Miserable

Oct 4, 2019 | COPD Prevention, Elder Care

What happens around your elderly family member is crucial, especially when she’s dealing with COPD. Small changes in the immediate area around her can cause her to struggle to breathe, which is never a situation that you want her to have to do. Learning more about...

An Epilepsy Diagnosis Can Put A Senior at Greater Risk of Injuries

Nov 23, 2018 | Elder Care

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month and when anyone – senior or otherwise – has been diagnosed and is dealing with epileptic conditions, it can pose a serious safety issue. When it’s a senior dealing with this condition, it’s important to understand the...

7 Ways Elderly Adults Can Improve Digestive Problems

Apr 4, 2018 | Elder Care, Nutrition for Seniors

When seniors complain of gastrointestinal distress, family members may just dismiss their concerns as a little stomach bug or the result of something they ate. Things like indigestion, constipation, flatulence, heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and bloating...