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How Can Macular Degeneration Be Prevented?
Macular degeneration is a serious eye condition that causes blurred vision and a reduction of central vision. When a person has macular degeneration, the macula becomes thinner. The macula is the part of the retina that is responsible for making the vision in your direct line of sight clear. The condition becomes worse over time…
Read MoreHow Do You Help a Parent Who Has Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
The Anxiety and Depression Association of American reports that the risk of anxiety does not decrease in old age. In fact, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is very common in the elderly. The risk is higher if the senior has fallen or dealt with a severe, sudden illness. Could your mom or dad be dealing with…
Read MoreExplaining Nutrition Changes And Proper Elderly Care Part 2
When it comes to healthy living, many experts point to proper nutrition as the key for building a strong foundation. Eating right is the surefire way to promote healthier living, yet many of us are not receiving proper nutrition. As we grow older, the need for healthy eating requires more attention than ever. Senior citizens…
Read MoreCaring for an Aging Parent While Being a Parent Yourself
When you were a child, your mother was always there for you. If you fell down and scraped your knee, she bandaged you up. If you were hungry, she cooked you dinner. If you needed scolding for the dumb things we all do as children and teenagers, she was there to do it. But most…
Read MoreDo You Know the Symptoms of Heart Disease?
Imagine this: you are sitting at home, watching television with your aging father. You are both laughing at a joke that Robin Williams told in an old movie, and everything seems fine. Then you look over and notice that your father is struggling to breathe. He looks sweaty and clammy, and he is rubbing his…
Read MoreTechniques for Managing Hand Pain Due to Arthritis
Arthritis is a term that refers to around 100 different conditions that affect the joints or connective tissues and cause pain. The hand is comprised of 27 bones. Wherever one bone meets another, there is a joint. In addition, the hand contains a number of ligaments and tendons. With so many bones and so much…
Read MoreThree Reasons Family Caregivers Can’t Forget About Themselves
Now that your family’s made the decision for mom to stay in her home, you’re focusing on providing her home care. You’re not alone. The AARP studied home care and found that more than 34 million adults in the U.S. had provided unpaid care to a senior family member or friend during a 12-month period…
Read MoreCeliac Awareness Month – Hidden Places You Wouldn’t Expect to Find Gluten
Celebrate Celiac Awareness Month this may by learning more about this troubling disorder. According to the Celiac Disease Foundation, approximately 1 of every 100 people in the U.S. have celiac disease. If you have a family member with the disease, you have an increased risk of developing it yourself. People with celiac disease cannot handle…
Read MoreMay is National Meditation Month
May brings us National Meditation Month—a good reminder of the importance of helping loved one’s reduce their stress levels and lead a calmer more joy-filled life. Many doctors agree that meditation or mindful awareness can be a contributing factor in the search for mental, emotional, and even physical health. A report in Brain, Behavior &…
Read MoreSenior Care: 5 Tips for Healthy Skin
It’s no surprise that the body changes as it ages, from bones and teeth to organs and more. The skin changes with age as well, going from supple and smooth to thin and dry. It’s very important for the elderly to take good care of their skin, because they are at a higher risk for…
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