Cataract Surgery and Recovery Over 65
A number of us may have to go through cataract surgery in the future. In fact, up to half of Americans will have cataracts by the time they're 75 years old. So what does this [...]
5 Important UTI Facts
UTIs (Urinary Tract Infection/s) are no laughing matter. For anyone who has had them, they are painful and can even lead to a host of other issues if left untreated. What are they and how [...]
3 Important Categories of Facts to Know About Sundowner’s Syndrome
Sundowning or Sundowner's Syndrome is a relatively new term. Dr. Lois K. Evans, PhD, FAAN, RN, first coined the phrase in 1987. While it has not been listed as an official diagnosis in the Diagnostic [...]
Poor Circulation and 6 Things You Can Do About It
Most of have a basic understanding of the circulatory system and what it does inside our bodies. When we think of circulation, we think of the blood that pumps from our hearts and throughout our [...]
7 Items to Consider When Caring For Aging Parents
As we ourselves age, caring for aging parents becomes one of the things in life we're faced with. Many adults in the U.S. care for an older family member, some studies suggest up to 85% [...]
5 Excellent Benefits of Puzzling for the Older Mind
There are some recreational activities that are just for fun and others that actively promote brain health, regardless of age. Puzzling is one of those activities that can not only be done on a rainy [...]
3 Recommendations on How to Keep a Personal Health Record
No matter our age, if we haven't kept a personal health record in the past, trying to start one can feel daunting. What should be in it? How do we ever begin? Most critically, why [...]
7 Tips for Caregivers for Hurricane Season
Our hearts go out to the people suffering from the effects of Hurricane Ida in Louisiana right now. Hurricane season is both predictable and yet spontaneous, but in either case, it requires preparation. But what [...]
7 Real Benefits of Home Care
When entering a certain age, or more often for caring for elderly parents, there always seems to be a question of where is the best place for them to live in their later years? Many [...]
3 Critical Insights Into Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is tricky because one can have high or low blood pressure and still feel relatively fine. In fact, although having blood pressure that is slightly higher than normal doesn't necessarily make us feel [...]
