Seniors showing the symptoms of pneumonia should immediately seek medical help. Pneumonia can progress quite rapidly in elderly. When seeking medical help, doctors typically conduct one of the following tests to diagnose pneumonia: -- Taking a blood culture -- Measuring...

Seniors, along with family and their caregivers, can help prevent pneumonia through attention to a variety of activities and behaviors. Here is a brief list to keep in mind. -- Wash hands frequently. -- Stop smoking and limit exposure to...

So, it’s 6 p.m., and despite your best efforts, agitation in your elderly parent is building. What now? How do you manage a Sundowning episode? First, check your own stress level. The elder with dementia can pick...

It is very important to create a daily routine, and repetitive structure, for seniors experiencing Sundown Syndrome. When you are caring for someone with dementia, routines aren’t just nice to have. They are essential. The same wake-up time, same...

Staying healthy as you age comes down to both luck (or genetics) and those things that you can control. Catching infectious diseases is one area where we have a lot of control. With just a few smart habits, seniors...

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...

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...

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. Those are staggering statistics. While a hearing loss is...

As you approach retirement, navigating the complexities of Medicare can feel as foreign as learning a new language. Medigap policies are designed to help fill the "gaps" in your health insurance coverage, including deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance that Medicare doesn't...