Here are some tips suggested by the Mayo Clinic that family caregivers can take to reduce the likelihood of elderly parents or loved ones becoming malnourished: - Encourage regular physical activity. (See Home Care Partners previous blog entries on this...

Good nutrition is critical to our overall health and well-being. Existing on junk food is just not an acceptable habit. Yet many seniors and older adults are at risk of inadequate nutrition. And there are many reasons...

The cause, or causes, of rheumatoid arthritis is not yet known. It can effect both men and women, although research seems to show that women are more likely to develop the disease at an earlier age (commonly between...

Arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the United States. It is estimated that more than 20 million Americans live with a bodily limitation or pain caused by osteoarthritis on a daily basis. The objectives of any...

Most often, osteoarthritis develops slowly and gradually. It may start as soreness which seems to temporarily go away. Or a joint stiffness that seems a nuisance rather than a medical concern. My elderly mother complains of knee...

My Mother has recently begun to complain more and more about arthritis pain. At best, she is slow moving these days and professes fear of falling. But she has frequently mentioned arthritic pain in her knees, which...

Positive Attitude is Protection New research shows that our aging population, and many of our elderly parents, can reverse some of the negative health issues associated with a lonely life. Yes, having a positive approach and attitude can help! The...

Lifestyle and Family History Play Big Role My father suffered from occasional attacks of gout. I know he was in pain, and suffered through the intense joint pain on his big toe. So what, exactly, is gout? Probably the best medical...

Safety, Simplicity, Supervision I am preparing homecare staff to assist an elderly woman with Alzheimer's.  Usually, her husband is the primary caregiver, but he has been admitted to a rehab facility for recovery from knee replacement surgery.  Of primary importance...

Annual Screening is VERY Important Prostate cancer is the number one form of cancer among men in the U.S., with 240,000 new cases diagnosed every year (according to the American Cancer Society). An estimated 11 percent of all men who...