A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain has stopped. This can happen in many different areas of the brain and can cause many problems, such as difficulty speaking, moving, and controlling bodily functions. These issues can be long term and individuals (especially...
Being a caregiver to an elderly individual (be it a family member or someone unrelated) can be a strenuous and thankless job. Caregiving involves many physical, mental, and emotional aspects and can be equally draining in all of these facets. For these reasons,...
As tempting as it may be to err on the side of caution and over-manage your aging parent’s other loved one’s daily life, a few subtle changes can make a huge difference in their safety as well as your peace of mind as they become a little less sure of their daily...
More than one-quarter of Americans over the age of 65 live with diabetes, a chronic, progressive disease that can ravage the human body over time if not managed. Among the many medical conditions and complications resulting from diabetes are heart and kidney disease,...
Prevention is key when it comes to decreasing the need for future long term care for the elderly. However, the truth is that the elderly population are at high risk for many health events that will likely result in the need for long term care. Long term care policies...
As the beginning of the year has begun, it may be the perfect time to think about or consider setting some personal goals! Whether that be for the week, month, year or over the course of a lifetime, goal-setting can be a powerful tool in feeling and becoming...
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