Oct
22
2013
Here are some protocols seniors and their family caregivers should follow when it comes to managing their medications:
• Toss out any expired or discontinued prescription medication. No need to have expired meds floating around the house. Too...
Oct
09
2013
It is estimated that 38 million older Americans suffer drug complications every year, about 180,000 of which are life-threatening. Do your elderly parents understand their medications?? My Mother certainly does not. She will take pills as given...
Sep
25
2013
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...
Sep
17
2013
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...
Sep
10
2013
Our elders may be living and dealing with the pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis. The strength to deal with aches and pain is a part of what has enabled them to live a long life. But with...
Sep
03
2013
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...
Aug
19
2013
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...
Aug
12
2013
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...
Jul
29
2013
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...
Jul
24
2013
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...