Living with diabetes is a skill that you must master if you are diagnosed with the disease.
In 2012, diabetes health costs in the U.S. were $245 billion. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Ten Warning Signs of Caregiver Stress
1. Denial about the disease and its effects on the person who is being diagnosed. I know momʼs going to get better.
2. Anger at the person with Alzheimers or others that no effective treatments or cur
Healthy Aging
Soon, the world will have more people who live to see their 80s or 90s than ever before. ~ WHO
This is the Healthy Aging Infographic.
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Seniors’ Attitudes Towards Technology
The senior population in the United States have witnessed wave after wave of new technological advances come to fruition. With such exposure to each step of this high-tech revolution, the 65+ is a key
Making a Home Safe for Seniors
Falling is a major concern for seniors who live at home. The bathroom can be one of the most dangerous areas of the home without the right equipment. Learn how to make your bathroom safer with the tip
Understanding Long Term Care
Whether you are looking for information for yourself or for a loved one, it is important to understand what long-term care is and how it pertains to you. There are many types of services and resources
Eligible Reverse Mortgage Property Types
There is often confusion about what property types qualify for a Reverse Mortgage. If you are considering a Reverse Mortgage, the first step would be to determine whether or not your property is eligi
How Pets Keep Seniors Healthier & Happier
The presence of a pet helps seniors stay more active, retain social relationships, and positively affects their over physical and mental health.
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How A Specialized Nurse Can Benefit You And Your Loved Ones
(BPT) – If you or a loved one is suffering from a wound-, ostomy- or incontinence-related issue and receiving treatment, it may feel like the condition will never stabilize.
But many patients in simil
Wish You Were Here
“Wish You Were Here” is a very real depiction of the sorrows a family may feel upon the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease for their loved one. I worked with this family for several months when I was at