Older adults are more likely to have at least one chronic health condition and take medications to keep it from worsening. High blood pressure, arthritis, diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart diseases are prevalent. When your…
Read MoreDepression is something that impacts a huge number of seniors. Some estimates are that more than 13% of seniors have at least minor depression. While many seniors desire to age in place, they can run…
Read MoreDeep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a very serious medical condition that tends to affect primarily older adults. The condition occurs when blood clots form in the deeper veins in the body, which are located…
Read MoreWhen seniors are going on trips, there are some things that they need to bring every time just in case they end up in a situation they don’t expect. It doesn’t matter if the trip…
Read MoreIf your senior parent wants to stay in their own home as they get older, you should sit down with them to talk about a care plan. Elder care is something that most seniors need…
Read MoreAlmost 250,000 adults in the United States have transient ischemic attacks, or TIAs, every single year. TIAs are often called a “ministroke.” They are caused by blocked blood flow to the brain. TIA occurs most…
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