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
28
2013
Autoimmune System Breakdown
As we have mentioned in previous posts, arthritis is a complex disease of the joints. There are over 100 musculoskeletal disorders or conditions -- that destroy joints, bones, muscles, cartilage and other connective tissues -- that...
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...
Jul
08
2013
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...
Jul
02
2013
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...