How to Keep Your Joints Healthy Elderly Care Delray Beach FL-Helping your elderly loved one maintain healthy joints, whether they have already been affected by arthritis or not, goes a long way in insuring their independence and their ability to lead long and productive lives. Read More
Whooping Cough Symptoms Homecare Ormond Beach FL-In elderly adults who are already dealing with an immune system that is lower and less effective than those of younger adults, the whooping cough infection can also make them more vulnerable to further illnesses and infections. Read More
The Difference Between Childhood Asthma and Adult-Onset Asthma If you have an aging loved one with asthma, you may know a lot about this lung disease already. You might already know that it is characterized by inflammation of the lungs, and is an overreaction by the body to stimuli that irritate the lungs, such as allergens in the air. You and your home… Read More
Vitamin D Deficiency and Memory Loss A surprising statistic shows that only one-third of Americans are getting enough vitamin D – yes, even those living in the Sunshine State of Florida. What else may surprise you is that researchers have found a link between vitamin D deficiency and the development of dementia. Learn what they’ve found and ways to keep vitamin… Read More
MRSA in the Elderly MRSA is a frightening word that can have long-lasting health implications for your elderly loved one. It helps to understand what MRSA is and what the risks are for contracting the infection. Recognized early, it is possible for patients suffering from MRSA to see successful treatment. Having experienced elder care providers helps, too, since they also know what to look for. Read More
How to Care for Elderly Parents After a Stroke Elderly Care Naples FL-Because a stroke is usually sudden and unexpected, changes in lifestyles can often be abrupt for both the caregiver and the elderly parent they are caring for. Read More
About Strokes Senior Care Ormond Beach FL-There are risk factors associated with stroke that are beyond your loved one’s control, such as age, gender, and family history. However, there are several risk factors that you can help your loved one to work on. Read More
How to Help With Dry Mouth in the Elderly Medically known as xerostomia, dry mouth can be caused by a wide variety of factors, including dehydration, certain health conditions, and many medications. A chronically dry mouth can be extremely uncomfortable and lead to many problems, such as bad breath, tooth decay, and gum loss. 6 Ways to Help With Dry Mouth If your elderly… Read More
What is a Gastrostomy (G-Tube)? There are few things worse in life than having a doctor confirm that a loved one has a serious medical condition. The feeling of helplessness is overwhelming. The anger of seeing someone you love so much go through hardship is crushing. And, the fear of losing that person is crippling. It’s also frustrating when doctors… Read More
What is a Preemie? Finding out you’re having a baby is life changing. No matter how much you read about the subject or talk with your friends who are already parents, nothing really prepares you for it. And regardless of whether the news was met with shock or joy, the reality is that the kind of love a parent… Read More
