Is Meat Healthy or Unhealthy?

Is Meat Healthy or Unhealthy?

There’s a lot of conflicting information out there regarding which foods are healthy and which are unhealthy. One food that many people feel uncertain about is meat. Red meat is an excellent source of protein and iron, yet some studies suggest that eating meat can be...
Type 2 Diabetes Risk Factors

Type 2 Diabetes Risk Factors

Diabetes can cause a whole lot of health problems in those who have it. While there are two main types of diabetes, today you will learn more about the risk factors for Type 2 diabetes. Knowing more about these risk factors can help you to prevent your elderly loved...
Should You Ever Lie to Your Senior?

Should You Ever Lie to Your Senior?

Eventually you might find yourself at a crossroads of sorts as a caregiver. You’re going to need to decide if it’s more important for you to always tell your senior exactly the truth or if you’re going to sometimes lie in order to help her to feel calmer and more...
What Can You Do to Help an Anxious Senior?

What Can You Do to Help an Anxious Senior?

Anxiety doesn’t always have a defined cause. Especially when your senior’s health is getting worse, she may experience anxiety about not knowing what’s going to happen next. She might also be anxious about driving, about visiting her doctor, or over things she can’t...