It doesn’t take long throughout January before 92% of all Americans have given up on their New Year’s resolutions. For those of us who set the goal for the New Year’s resolutions to avoid family caregiver burnout, it’s very important to do all you can to stick to your... Read More
The results of remaining physically active throughout aging are considerable, but for those with Parkinson’s, it could truly be a game-changer in the progression of the disease. Several recent studies are showing direct links between regular exercise for seniors and... Read More
Remember Sunday dinners at Grandma’s, whenever the whole family came together around the table to enjoy a hearty meal, chitchat, and laughter? Regrettably, with many families now living at a distance from their older loved ones, along with so many pressing needs... Read More
Itching. Hiccups. Loss of appetite. Sleep problems. These are just some of the seemingly innocuous indicators that could mean kidney disease. And with as many as 20 million people in America diagnosed with the disease, and many more not yet diagnosed, it’s crucial to... Read More
Affecting millions of Americans, vision loss is as varied as the people who experience it – from simply having to don a pair of reading glasses to scan through the morning paper, to complete blindness. And it’s much more prevalent in older adults, with one in every... Read More
Most people want the most effective medical care for our family and friends, but is it possible that in some cases, less is the most beneficial? Based upon a recent report published in Plos One by Dr. Martin Makary, professor of surgery and health policy at the Johns... Read More
