Passing along a few "senior tips" this week and next for consideration. Simple suggestions which may improve quality of life at home for aging mom and dad. -- Install grab bars. Grab bars are essential for people as they get older...

The title is probably misleading...seniors should maintain proper nutritional intake year round. But during summer months, many times the heat and humidity effect energy levels, and appetite. Similar to water intake, sometimes elders need to eat proper foods even...

If you observe that an elderly person seems hesitant to talk openly about issues related to his or her care, or caregivers, this should be a "red flag" and alert you to the potential that abuse may be occurring....

I opened my email this morning to find the following. Thought I would re-post this brief message from the Social Security Administration and "spread the word"... "July 19th through 25th marks the celebration of our second National my Social Security...

In 2015, more than a million people will be diagnosed with cancer. This alarming statistic affects people and families all over the world. On June 7, 2015, we observed National Cancer Survivors Day in the United States. In an...

I came across this information recently. It represents a summary of macro issues concerning our aging senior population... "Increased access to private pay options will be critical to funding care for a rapidly growing senior population. The growing senior population is...

What steps can be taken to prevent dehydration? Obviously, fluid intake is the key. Elders need visual and verbal reminders to drink fluids such as water, juice, or sodas. Families and caregivers need to be cognizant about risks...

"Following the doctor's orders" -- can greatly reduce total healthcare use and costs. But I know my parents are not good about this. When in consultation with their primary care physician, they acknowledge understanding the conversation. They...

In today's news, I came across an article discussing a recent study of the nation's nursing homes. This was a state-by-state study. Although we must allow for differences in survey protocol and data collection, there were some...

Should a functioning hospital provide a "continuum of care", in which they are attempting to care for patients as they recover, age, and deteriorate? Or is it best to bring a certain medical expertise to patients, who then...