We are pleased to continue the following article on recognizing dementia, authored by guest writer Anuradha Bhattacharjee, who works with an eldercare service in India, www.tribecacare.com **************************************************** No need to panic. Knowledge and understanding are key to managing dementia, so here...

We are pleased to share the following, authored by guest writer Anuradha Bhattacharjee, who works with an eldercare service in India, www.tribecacare.com **************************************************** The first, inexplicable instances of an elderly parent beginning to forget simple things like names or events or...

A home care agency can provide individualized assistance that helps your parents with different tasks. The goal is to help them age in place together and avoid moving into a senior living community. Typically, home care aides can support...

Sodium does occur naturally in most foods. Milk, beets, and celery all naturally contain sodium, as does drinking water, although the amount varies depending on the source. Vegetables, dairy products, and shellfish all provide natural sources of sodium. Fast...

Stop Adding Salt to Meals and Food Preparation Sodium is an essential nutrient that regulates blood volume, blood pressure, and pH levels. Our bodies use the sodium to help control blood pressure and blood volume. Sodium is also needed for...

High Quality Healthcare & Benefits All Veterans are encouraged to enroll in the VA Health Care System. And the Boston VA Healthcare System is committed to providing the high quality healthcare and benefits that our Veterans - young, and old...

Don't Ignore Signs of Bad Hearing According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, one third of those over 60 and half of those over 85 have hearing loss. While hearing loss is considered a normal part...

What is widely viewed as the best and most viable delivery of health care in America?  The answer...approximately 90 percent of infirm and elderly individuals have been found to prefer home care over comparable institutional care.  Benefits of Home Care What are...