Stroke is the third-leading cause of death in women, killing 85,000 women each year in the United States. Women and men are both susceptible to stroke factors. However, there are some differences based on gender. Below highlights...

A stroke, sometimes called a brain attack, happens when blood flow to an area of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Blood carries oxygen to cells in the body. When brain cells...

Here are 5 quick benefits on how homecare staff can assist older adults managing diabetes: -- Meal preparation: Home caregivers can prepare meals that align with their senior's dietary guidelines or even shop for groceries on behalf of their clients. --...

When is the best time to get a flu shot? Ideally, it’s best to get your flu shot before the flu begins to spread in your community. I always attempt to remember during Fall season...say, October-November. It takes about...

'Tis the holiday season. And this year, that means coordinating and scheduling a flu shot, along with a covid vaccine or booster shot. If you, or your elderly parents, are planning to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or booster along...

The senior flu shot is considered safe, but it may cause mild side effects related to inflammation and the body’s immune response. During the week after getting the flu vaccine, seniors may experience the following symptoms: -- Soreness, tenderness, redness,...

The following flu vaccines are recommended for adults 65 and older only. Talk to your doctor about which senior flu shot is right for your elderly parents. -- Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent (brand name: Fluzone High-Dose) is a vaccine made up...

As the calendar moves inevitably toward colder weather, please urge your elderly parents to take appropriate health precautions. Elders are at high risk for life-threatening complications from the flu, including hospitalizations and death. The CDC estimates the flu causes 140,000...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune and inflammatory disease where the immune system attacks healthy cells in the body by mistake, causing chronic inflammation. Since it is systemic, RA typically affects multiple joints at once. RA tends to come...

Osteoarthritis (OA), also known as degenerative joint disease, is the most common type of arthritis among the general population, affecting over 32.5 million U.S. adults. OA starts when the cartilage within a joint begins to break down, causing deterioration...