When you are researching assisted senior care for your loved one, you may feel overwhelmed by the amount of information you are taking in. You also may not know if you’re asking the right questions or if you have missed some. We...

Melissa Andrews | May 18, 2020

Caring for a senior loved one can be one of the most difficult and time-consuming tasks for a family caregiver. You want what’s best for your loved one but there comes a point where we have to make difficult decisions in regards to what is best...

Casey Wagner | May 11, 2020

Calcium deficiency is a common condition and it is a very dangerous condition. Since our body uses calcium for bone and teeth building, lack of calcium deficiency can provoke diverse health issues like tingling in the hands and feet, muscle aches, irregular heartbeat, fatigue, and even

Amelia Grant | May 4, 2020

Parkinson’s disease (PD) has been very difficult to diagnose when in its early stages. Individuals are frequently diagnosed only after motor symptoms become noticeable. The sooner Parkinson’s is diagnosed, the sooner treatment can start, slowing down the progression of the disease. Researchers have developed new tests for early...

Hannah Boothe | Apr 30, 2020

Socialization is an excellent way of preventing health problems among the elderly. It alleviates loneliness and depression and can boost an older person's psychological and physical wellness. Sadly, staying connected with loved ones, especially with the coronavirus disease, is quite a challenge. The elderly...

Rachel Merashi | Apr 17, 2020

According to the National Centre for Assisted Living, America has 28.900 assisted living communities. Of this, 52% are over the age of 85. As the number of senior citizens requiring help continues to grow, there is more need than ever for consistent...

Lilly Parsons | Apr 6, 2020

According to a study of over 1 million women in the UK, obesity in middle-aged people is associated with an increased risk of dementia later in life. A team of British and international researchers found that those in their mid-50s who were overweight were...

Petar Jangelovski | Jan 2, 2020

A study suggests that people who play board games or cards have higher chances of remaining mentally sharp when they get older. Psychologists from the University of Edinburgh claim that people who play non-digital games on daily basis achieved

Petar Jangelovski | Dec 19, 2019

This new intriguing study is the first to provide evidence that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin can reduce the adverse effects of air pollution on lung function. A subset of data was analyzed by researchers collected from a cohort of 2,280 Boston-area...

Darko Siracevski | Dec 13, 2019

People who have Medicare coverage have a deadline until Saturday to sign up for private drug and medical plans for next year. However, health care advocates, members of Congress and insurance agents fear that unsolicited surprises will result from enrollment decisions based on poor information on...

Petar Jangelovski | Dec 11, 2019

You may not be the only one who wonders about what is the difference between "hospice care" and "palliative care". The two forms of health care are often considered the same, as they both focus on the quality of life and spiritual,...

Darko Siracevski | Dec 9, 2019

AUSTIN, Texas - Dennis and Chris Cavner, in their early 70s, get ready to move two blocks away to a 2,720-square-foot ranch-style house they bought this year. First, however, they have to renovate the 45-year-old property back to its studs. When the renovation is finished, these baby boomers...

Petar Jangelovski | Dec 6, 2019