Elderly Parents at Risk Diabetes is an insidious disease that preys on older people, including our elderly parents. Type 2 diabetes, once known as "adult onset diabetes," affects 90 – 95 percent of the more than 20 million Americans affected...

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), an annual flu vaccination is the most effective protection against catching the flu. Flu is a serious contagious disease that can lead to hospitalization and even death. If at...

VA Pension Provides Financial Assistance The Veteran Administration provides financial assistance for qualifying veterans (or surviving spouses) through the Aid and Attendance pension benefit. It is intended for those requiring help with routine tasks, or two or more “activities...

Stroke symptoms in older adults can sometimes be more subtle or easily dismissed. Fatigue, mild confusion, or unsteadiness might be brushed off as a “bad day” or attributed to age, dehydration, or medication. Be especially alert if these symptoms...

There are two main types of stroke. Both are medical emergencies requiring immediate attention. 1.) The most common is ischemic stroke, which accounts for about 87% of all strokes. It happens when a blood clot blocks or narrows an artery...

Your elderly parents are aging in place. In their home. But are clearly beginning to show signs of needing additional help. How do you pay for non-medical homecare? Most health insurance, including Medicare, won’t cover non-medical homecare. Most...

Non-medical home care services provide seniors with safety, security, and assistance while remaining in their own home. Which in most cases, home is exactly where they prefer to live. You should consider non-medical home care if your elderly parent(s): --...

The process of breaking down food for use as energy is called "metabolism". The body breaks down food molecules to release the energy stored within them. This energy is needed for vital functions like movement, thought, growth -- everything...

Aging Necessitates Changing Diet The energy stored in food is measured in terms of "calories", which is a measurement tool for food just as inches or yards are a measurement for a specific distance. Calories measure the amount of energy...

Elders experiencing hearing loss should see a physician. Hearing problems that are ignored or untreated can grow worse. An audiologist is a trained professional who will measure your hearing. An audiometer is an instrument utilized to test...