Are You Experiencing Caregiver Guilt?
When you agreed to take on the role of being a family caregiver for your aging parents, it is likely that you were prepared for some level of stress. You likely knew that those caring for senior adults are at higher risk of experiencing stress and the consequences that can come from stress, and may […]
Can Mobility Issues Contribute to Inadequate Nutrition?
Inadequate nutrition can put an elderly adult at serious risk of a wide variety of complications and consequences including increased risk for illnesses or an infection, increased vulnerability to injuries, poor wound healing, tiredness and fatigue, and even mental and emotional health issues such as depression. As a family caregiver, it is extremely important to […]
Can Your Senior Donate Blood?
Each year throughout the United States millions of people need transfusions of blood and blood components. These transfusions are used to help with the treatment of serious medical conditions such as cancer, to support patients during major medical procedures, and to preserve life after emergencies such as car crashes and other disasters. While approximately 38 […]
How Can Older Adults Make New Friends?
Sometimes older adults move to be closer to their adult children so that help is available when they need it. They may even move in with their children. And, sometimes, seniors move to smaller houses to lessen the work of caring for a home. When these changes take them away from their friends, they may […]
Sugar Awareness Week – January 16-20 – Why is Sugar so Bad?
Sugar Awareness Week lasts for five days each January. In 2018, it runs from the 16th to the 20th. In this five-day stretch, the goal is to quit sugar and see how you feel. Most people don’t stop to think about all the sugar they consume each day. When reading ingredients, things like fruit juice […]
