Tips for Controlling Type 2 Diabetes
Older adults often experience chronic health conditions, in part because of a combination of lifestyle habits and the aging process. Type 2 diabetes is a very common chronic health problem in older adults. As many as 33% of adults age 65 and older have this diagnos... read more →
How to Care for Tubes and Drains at Home
Most people don’t expect to become medical experts on equipment used to treat health concerns, but if you’ve been sent home after a procedure with a feeding tube or drain, it can feel more than a little intimidating. Even after you’ve been shown how to use them,... read more →
Choosing Long-Term Care: Alternatives to Enhanced Assisted Living
Many older adults will eventually need long-term care. On average, adults age 65 and older can expect to need at least 3 years of this type of care. 1 What level of care will depend on many factors, like ongoing health concerns, availability of family support and h... read more →
Is it a Heart Attack? Know the Signs
Even though heart attacks are a well-known medical emergency, are you sure you could identify all the signs if you saw them? You may be surprised to know there are at least 10 common signs of heart attack (also called myocardial infarction). The Centers for Dise... read more →
A Complete Guide to Common Health Concerns for Older Adults
The health concerns accompanying aging are an important topic as the population of older adults in the US continues to grow. The number of people 65 and older is projected to double in the next 40 years.1 What common health concerns will play a role as this phenome... read more →
What Older Adults Should Know About Vaccines
August marks National Immunization Awareness Month, and it’s a perfect opportunity to make sure your vaccines are up to date to protect you against serious illness. It may surprise you to learn that 42,000 adults die each year in the U.S. due to vaccine-preventable... read more →
Choosing Long-Term Care: Alternatives to Personal Care Homes
Questions and decisions about long-term care options are common later in life. As we age, activities of daily living (ADLs) can begin to become too challenging to manage alone. Older adults experiencing changes in mobility, vision, and even cognition have several l... read more →
The Benefits of a Live-In Caregiver
Many older adults can benefit from the help a caregiver provides. As changes in mobility, cognition, vision, and hearing begin to cause difficulty in everyday activities, having an extra pair of hands to help with personal care, daily tasks, transportation, and mor... read more →
4 Ways Caregivers Can Engage Older Adults
If you’re a caregiver for an older adult, you may have noticed that at times, it’s difficult to connect with your loved one. Maybe they seem depressed and withdrawn, or maybe you’re stuck in a rut with the same routine. Or, dementia may be making communication diff... read more →
Kitchen Tips and Hacks for Older Adults
Spending time in the kitchen serves the basic function of preparing healthy food to eat, but for many, it’s also a source of enjoyment and the center of social activities in the home. Over the years, cooking and spending time in the kitchen can become more diffi... read more →
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