What is tube feeding? A medical device provides nutrition to your loved one who cannot get food by mouth. That is unable to swallow safely or needs nutritional supplementation. Tube feeding becomes necessary when our loved ones suffer from various diseases. That prevented them from swallowing. Instead, it allows our loved ones to get their…
The battle between skin cancer and elderly The past few decades have seen a sudden rise in the incidence of skin cancer. Especially in the elderly population. According to Cancer Research UK. Seniors are more likely not to be aware of the harmful effects of sun exposure. This fuels the development of skin cancer in…
What is Macular Degeneration First, it is a chronic condition affecting the central part of the retina (the macula) and resulting in distortion or loss of central vision. Also, the condition is referred to as age-related macular degeneration or AMD. Secondly, the cause is the formation of deposits or abnormal blood vessels under the…
Brain health of our seniors Aging has a significant impact on the functioning ability of the brain health of our senior loved ones. As we age, our brain shrinks by almost 10% of its standard size. As a result, developing neurological and various mental disorders have become synonymous with old age. The various mental…
How Bill Cohen became a caregiver Sixteen years ago, I never could have imagined that I’d be starting a caregiving journey with my late mother, Sheila. Sheila Cohen Springer was a master printmaker specializing in the intaglio technique, an early Mac adopter and user in her 60s, beloved wife, sister, aunt, and my mother….
The growing epidemic of elder abuse Elder abuse or mistreatment of older people goes back to ancient times. While other forms of violence dominate public health issues, elder abuse remains undercover. With the increase in the number of elder abuse cases, it has become a matter of grave public health concern. The growing violence against…
What is Hearing Loss Old age and hearing loss often go together. It is making life hard for our aging loved ones. It is a gradual decrease in the hearing capacity of an individual. It is one of the most common problems encountered by our elderly population. Hearing loss complicates life for our aging loved…
Dealing with sleeping problems Unfortunately, sleeping problems are common in old age; however, this should not be considered regular Sleeping less is certainly not expected in old age. Sleep is essential for our loved ones, as it is for the younger generation. Statistics have revealed that more than 50 percent of the elderly population (aged…
Nutrition and medications Nutrition is all about eating a healthy diet. This means you get an adequate supply of nutrients to help your body have a healthy diet that gives away a healthy mind and body. Good nutrition is an essential aspect of our life, regardless of age. Our bodies can heal themselves, provided we…
Good health for your senior feet The health of your feet is essential for our loved ones. Poorly maintained feet are more susceptible to infections of various kinds. Furthermore, ignoring any foot pain is also not advisable. It can indicate severe underlying health conditions. After a certain age, it becomes difficult for our loved ones…
Correlation between our food and our health Food is the staff of life and can help us or hurt us. I firmly believe that there is a correlation between our food and our health. Another critical point, what you eat makes a difference! In other words, that is why I wanted to make easy, delicious,…
How to care for an elderly with seizures Seizures are often a common occurrence in the elderly. Suggesting an imbalance in the electrical activity in the brain. It is not a disease but a symptom of many other brain conditions. Seizures are unusual behavior and actions. That is usually followed by loss of consciousness. The…
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