How can we, and should we, communicate with elderly parents and loved ones who don't live nearby? How can we catch-up with those who are isolated while "sheltering in place"? Or, for seniors who live in communal...

An elderly woman’s health plan should remain pretty consistent throughout her lifetime. But there are certain aging related changes to be addressed: Get your shots. Consult with your doctor as to which shots you need. Most likely,...

Recommendations for overall good health remain pretty much the same throughout life. But, an elderly female should make a determined effort to take specific steps to manage health and aging. Here are some steps which should become...

Health issues for men and women, from elderly to young, are unique in many ways. Here are some of the gender differences for our elderly parents: Heart health. Risk factors, along with underlying causes and prescribed...

Upon being discharged from a hospital (or rehab facility) and returning home, an elder's normal habits and old routines also get re-established. In other words, bad habits can characterize a senior's normal household routine. This is where professional in-home...

Once admitted to a hospital, chances are good that your elderly parents will have a short stay. Whether post surgery or recovering from an illness, all patients are discharged from the hospital sooner these days. Hospitals...

Please read the following summary taken directly from AARP website... Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries can now get tested for the coronavirus without a written order from a physician, which CMS officials say will expand the availability of COVID-19 screenings.Physicans and...

It can be difficult, at times, to differentiate between normal, age-related decline and something more serious. Try to observe and carefully listen to your aging parents when visiting. You may uncover subtle or flagrant details as...

Living on your own these days? Welcome to an ever-growing club. Divorce, and death of a spouse, have contributed to many more seniors living alone than ever before. Unfortunately, living alone can have a negative impact on your...

U.S. census statistics show that upwards of 27% of all American households are now made up of a single person. And those percentages get bigger the older you get. A third of all Americans over 65 live alone. And...