Apr
11
2016
What is cholesterol? And why should we all pay attention?
We all carry cholesterol, which is a waxy, fat-like substance – made by the liver and found in some foods – that circulates in the bloodstream and is vital to...
Apr
06
2016
Re-posting a blog post from ElderCare Matters. I hear this question frequently, and this is a quick and simple explanation...
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What are some early warning signs of Alzheimer’s Disease?
Dementia and Alzheimer’s are often confused as being the same, but they’re...
Mar
28
2016
Continuation from last week's blog entry...there are many healthy lifestyle habits which can assist our aging parents both physically and mentally.
-- Get enough sleep. Sophisticated brain imagery is helping experts understand how important sleep is for warding off dementia....
Mar
22
2016
Came across this information recently. While rather basic, some of the following lifestyle choices have actually been found to lower the risk of dementia. Part of the message is simple...be good to yourself!
-- Eat a healthy diet. Try to...
Mar
17
2016
The "sandwich" generation is currently juggling family, work, and caring for aging parents. There is simply not enough time in the day for everything, and providing care for family elders is very possibly the most time consuming.
Home care agencies...
Mar
10
2016
Are you ready to care for your aging parents?
According to a recent poll, almost half of our population have taken no steps, and made no plans, to care for elderly parents or family members. Take notice...the time will arrive...
Feb
29
2016
Our nation’s elderly population is expected to double from 2012 to 2050. This population shift will have significant impact on seniors and family members in areas including housing, finance, insurance, and health care. While some of these costs (ex.,...
Feb
23
2016
For many aging seniors, the continued ability to maintain lifestyle and self-sufficiency is a huge benefit -- not only for their continued health and functionality -- but to ease the worry for distanced family and friends who may live...
