Failure to thrive is a phrase that most often describes children who are falling short of their expected growth and development. It can also occur in adults as a result of the aging process. What Read More
What Foods Should Parkinson’s Patients Avoid?
What foods should Parkinson's patients avoid? Approximately one million people are living with Parkinson’s disease inside the United States alone and more than 10 million worldwide. There is no known Read More
The Importance of Mental Stimulation for the Elderly
As we grow older, our bodies rely upon exercise to stay fit and strong. If we do not use our bodies, then we will lose the ability to physically function the way we desire. The mind is the same way. Read More
What Food is Good for Brain Memory?
Memory is precious, and as our loved ones reach old age, they may show signs of forgetfulness from cherished memories to how to complete daily tasks. This can be troubling, but there are easy ways to Read More
The Senior’s Guide to Staying Healthy
Bodies change throughout our lives and seem to change more dramatically in our senior years. As we begin to get older, we may find ourselves slowing down in many ways. That is why it is important to Read More
The Facts of Rapid Onset Dementia Life Expectancy
Dementia refers to a group of conditions characterized by the loss of cognitive functioning, such as memory, thinking, and reasoning. For some individuals with this disease, the progression is slow, Read More
How Can In-Home Care Help My Loved One Recover from Injury?
Recovering from an injury can be a long, difficult process. If you have a loved one who has suffered a recent injury, you may be struggling to provide him or her with the level of care needed for Read More
How ADL Activities (Activities of Daily Living) Improve Health
Staying active is a critical component of a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, many adults slow down significantly as they age which can negatively impact both the body and the mind. If you have an Read More
Assessing the State of Mobility of Your Elderly Loved One
Loss of mobility is a common occurrence among aging adults. Some of the first signs of aging often relate to diminished posture and gait. In time, fatigue and general weakness may develop when trying Read More
Top 6 Exercises for Senior Health
1. Seated Twists Can you feel your body becoming stiff or rigid? If so, you may benefit from core strengthening exercises for senior health. When you strengthen your core, you help stabilize your Read More