How Far Has Your Caregiving Conversation Gone?
Many times family members are reluctant to talk much about caregiving needs in the future. It’s a scary conversation to have and it can be a difficult one, too. But the sooner you delve into those details, the better for everyone involved. Talk about Details as Early as You Can. The biggest mistake that you […]
3 Surprising Things Seniors Can Do For Better Digestion
If your elderly relative is experiencing gastrointestinal distress, it can be extremely uncomfortable for them. Symptoms could include abdominal tenderness, gas pains, indigestion, constipation, flatulence, diarrhea, or even bleeding. It’s a fact that age affects the digestive system, but you can encourage your loved one to resist poor digestive health by adopting some healthy habits […]
Four Things Seniors Need to Do Right Now to Improve Their Health
Per 2014 statistics, the CDC reports men have an average life expectancy of 83 years, while women are about 85 years. At the same time, the CDC reported that at least 21.8 percent of men and women over the age of 64 are in poor or fair health. The key to a long life is […]
Side Effects of the Top Five Medications Seniors Take
When it comes to looking at the lists of the most common medications prescribed to seniors, there are two routes. There are lists showing top brand name prescriptions. Those numbers tend to be lower, however, than the generic prescription medications. We’re using the generic prescription lists published by Drs. Allen and Harold Rubin in 2014. […]
