When it comes to reducing the risk of injury for your aging adult, there are some very practical steps you can take to keep her
The Commonwealth Fund looked at health care in several countries and found that the U.S. falls behind when it comes to primary care, over-prescribing medications,
Before you jump in and provide care to your mom or dad, make sure you really understand what it’s going to take. Family caregivers often
Your mom is stubborn. She’s convinced she’s fully capable of living alone. She insists she doesn’t need help. You’ve arrived to find her shoveling the
Approximately 21 million components of blood are transfused each year. Every day more than 36,000 units of red blood cells are used. Every two seconds
It’s no surprise that many elderly adults fight to hold onto their independence, even as they face numerous challenges in caring for themselves and their
Keeping your senior as mobile as possible is vital if she’s planning to stay in her own home for as long as possible. These different
It’s the prime time for the common cold and the seasonal flu to hit. People are staying inside more, getting outside into the fresh air
You spend hours at work all week. When you get home, you help your kids with homework and get dinner on the table. After doing
One of the more difficult aspects of being a family caregiver to an older adult is talking to them about when it is time to
