Health Issues
Thyroid Awareness Month: Symptoms of Thyroid Disease
Take time during January’s Thyroid Awareness Month to learn about the thyroid. This small gland sits in the front of the neck near the throat. Many important organs rely on the thyroid. Learn the symptoms that can indicate something is wrong. Signs of an Overactive Thyroid. When the thyroid produces too much thyroid hormone, processes…
Read MoreWhen Elderly Adults Suffer from GERD
It’s common for elderly adults to suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease, which can cause them to be uncomfortable and suffer pain and distress. In serious cases, it can affect their quality of life and even lead to serious health issues in the mouth and esophagus. If an elderly relative is complaining about certain symptoms or…
Read MoreWhat Family Caregivers Need to Know About Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are easy to spot when they occur in the legs and feet. The bumpy, enlarged veins may appear purple and puffed and may even show smaller veins surrounding them. They can happen at any age but are especially common in aging adults. If family caregivers or senior care providers notice that an elderly…
Read MoreFive Tips to Help Your Senior Exercise with COPD
When most people think about exercising with COPD, it might seem like an impossible task. COPD often involves shortness of breath and other symptoms that make exercise quite difficult. But there are things your senior can do to make exercise easier and much more effective for her. Take Medication as Prescribed. If your senior takes…
Read MoreHow Can You Tell if Your Senior Has a Bladder Infection?
Bladder infections may not be something that your senior has dealt with much in the past, but you need to know what to watch for now. Quite often aging adults can have a bladder infection and have no idea that’s what is going on. This happens because of all the changes that your senior goes…
Read MoreThe Psoriasis Stigma
Psoriasis is a condition that causes lesions on the skin. The lesions are red and scaly. Not only are they unsightly, they are also itchy and can cause a burning sensation. Unfortunately, in addition to the discomfort caused by psoriasis, people with psoriasis are often the target of negative reactions from people who don’t understand…
Read MoreFingernail Care to Protect Your Senior’s Health
There are many things you do as a family caregiver to protect your senior’s health and well-being. Preventative measures are some of the most important steps you can take to help your parent enjoy better health, and higher quality of life as they age in place. When thinking about all of the ways you can…
Read MoreHow Can You Help a Senior with Parkinson’s Disease Keep Their Bones Healthier?
Experts say that virtually everyone who has Parkinson’s disease will experience rigidity in the muscles at some point in the progression of their disease. What you might not realize as a family caregiver, however, is that Parkinson’s disease can also lead to skeletal changes throughout the body. Your aging parent might experience issues such as…
Read MoreAugust is National Eye Exam Month
Elderly adults who are over age 65 are much more likely to develop serious eye conditions that can affect their vision permanently. That’s why family caregivers should take advantage of National Eye Exam Month and schedule an appointment right away. The purpose of National Eye Exam Month is to make people aware of the importance…
Read MoreTips for Communicating with a Senior Living with Aphasia
Approximately two million people throughout the United States are living with a language disorder called aphasia. This condition stems from brain damage. While it most often occurs in those who have recently experienced a stroke, it can also come from brain tumors, brain disorders, and the lingering effects of traumatic brain injuries. However it developed,…
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