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
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by deer ticks. The bacterium, Borrelia burgdoferi, is introduced into a human or animal’s bloodstream when the infected
Robert D'Arienzo
May 18, 2017
Try the Mediterranean Diet to Support Heart Health in Seniors
Whether you are the family caregiver for an aging parent or loved one, or you hire a home care aide to take care of their
Robert D'Arienzo
May 10, 2017
Tips for Helping Your Senior Maintain Their Healthy Vision Throughout Their Later Years
May is Healthy Vision Month. This is the ideal opportunity for you to work with your elderly parent to learn about the health challenges that
Robert D'Arienzo
May 5, 2017
Three Games Grandchildren Can Play With Aging Grandparent With Dementia
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, five million men and women in the U.S. have Alzheimer’s. The disease has skyrocketed and outpaced heart disease as a
Robert D'Arienzo
April 27, 2017
Four Myths About High Blood Pressure
More than 75 million people throughout the United States are currently living with high blood pressure. This means that 32 percent of the total adult
Robert D'Arienzo
April 19, 2017
What is Lewy Body Dementia?
If you have an aging loved one, you are undoubtedly familiar with the threat of dementia in seniors. Perhaps you or your elder care aide
Robert D'Arienzo
April 14, 2017
5 Home Exercises to Improve Upper Body Strength in Seniors
Everyone can benefit from exercise. In the elderly, exercise is linked to better health, increased mental alertness and it can even help slow down age-related
Robert D'Arienzo
April 7, 2017
