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
Why You Should Consider In-Home Care for Your Loved One
Assisted living facilities are not right for everyone. When a patient feels more comfortable remaining in their home, an in-home care agency can provide the care they need. Home care includes any type Read More
Is Parkinson’s Hereditary?
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a condition of the central nervous system that affects the motor system and thus movement. Each year in the United States there are more than 200,000 cases of Parkinson’s Read More
How to Take Care of Your Loved One After a Stroke
Caregivers play a critical role in post-stroke recovery. If you have a loved one who has recently suffered a stroke, you may not know the right steps to take. The first few weeks following a stroke is Read More
The Most Common Parkinson’s Symptoms
As our bodies age, we, unfortunately, become more aware of their limitations. It can be harder to move than it used to be, you can experience soreness and stiffness you’re not used to, and daily tasks Read More
What Are The Signs Of A Stroke?
Strokes are scary because of the serious effects they can have on someone, but also because they can be difficult to identify. Identifying the possible signs of a stroke in a timely fashion is the Read More
What Is the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s?
Many people think and even use the words dementia and Alzheimer’s interchangeably. This is a misconception. The two words are not the same illness although they share similarities. So, how are these Read More