Types of Stroke-Related Aphasia in Elderly People
A stroke can affect the left side of the brain, which is where the centers for language and speech are located. When stroke survivors lose
Robert D'Arienzo
July 27, 2017
What to Expect from Dad’s Cardiac Rehab
When a person has a heart attack or undergoes a heart procedure, such as angioplasty or heart surgery, the doctor often recommends cardiac rehab. Cardiac
Robert D'Arienzo
July 20, 2017
Simple Tips to Help Dad Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Does your dad complain about not sleeping well at night? Perhaps he has trouble falling asleep or wakes up after sleeping only a few hours.
Robert D'Arienzo
July 12, 2017
Developing a Positive Relationship with Senior Care Providers
Todd’s 80-year-old dad, Albert, had suffered a stroke and needed in-home care. Todd knew he couldn’t handle the responsibility on his own, but he also
Robert D'Arienzo
July 6, 2017
Helping your Parent with Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence can lead to a host of other problems, not the least of which is social isolation. As you parent’s fears regarding embarrassing themselves
Robert D'Arienzo
June 29, 2017
Possible Permanent or Lingering Effects of a Stroke
Your loved one had a stroke, and you were both terrified, but they survived. They got to the hospital as soon as possible, and the
Robert D'Arienzo
June 22, 2017
What is Huntington’s Disease?
Huntington’s disease is a hereditary disorder that affects the brain. It is incurable, and eventually leads to the patient losing control of their body and
Robert D'Arienzo
June 15, 2017
What is Emphysema?
Emphysema affects about 3.5 million people in the United States and, according to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
Robert D'Arienzo
June 6, 2017
Gardening Tips for the Elderly
If you are responsible for the elderly care of a loved one, you might be looking for ways to get them up and active and
Robert D'Arienzo
June 2, 2017
Helping your Parent with Emergency Preparedness
While emergencies may be few and far between, it’s important to be prepared and help your aging parent be ready as well should a natural
Robert D'Arienzo
May 26, 2017
