How Do You Talk to Your Mom About Home Care?
Whether she’s ready or not, you’ve noticed your mom is having a much harder time with certain tasks. She doesn’t keep up with laundry. Her floors are often cluttered and covered in pet hair. Her kitchen cabinets have a lot of expired items. Talking to a parent about home care isn’t easy, but it’s important. […]
What Are the Common Signs of Hearing Loss?
After the age of 55, it’s estimated that almost nine percent of the men and women in the U.S. have disabling hearing loss. Most people who experience hearing loss start to notice in their 60s. By the age of 75, it’s estimated that half of those adults deal with disabling hearing loss. Signs of Hearing Loss If […]
Three Ways Paella Meets Your Parents’ Nutritional Needs
The Mediterranean diet gets a lot of high praise. It’s been named “Best Overall Diet” for several years. Paella is one of the dishes you’ll see as a staple in many Mediterranean communities. As March 27th is National Spanish Paella Day, it’s a good time to see how this simple dish meets your parents’ nutritional […]
How Reading Can Benefit Your Elderly Loved One
When thinking about how to stay healthy, many of us think about exercising and eating right. However, if you are taking care of an elderly loved one, there is more to it than that. Did you know there are many benefits to reading? It helps to exercise your loved one’s brain in many ways. Learn […]
What is Retinal Artery Occlusion?
Retinal artery occlusion is the medical term for an eye stroke. Like all of the organs in the body, the eyes need a good supply of blood to do their job. An eye stroke occurs when the blood flow to the retina is cut off. If your aging relative has suffered an eye stroke, you […]
