


Geriatric Care Managers Help Families Navigate Long-Term Care Needs
We all desire the best for our loved ones – it’s only natural. Yet sometimes, when families are involved with an older loved one's care, feelings about what is best may be conflicting. This can…

How to Help Seniors Maintain Independence and Safety
Ask most elderly people if they wish to stay in their home, even if they are having difficulty coping, and the reply is normally a resounding “yes!” Having to move away from their home, the place…

Proper Nutrition for Older Adults Helps Maintain Health
It’s no secret that proper nutrition for older adults is crucial for a healthy body. What many people don’t recognize, however, is that nutritional requirements for adults change as we age. Nutritional…

Senior Nutrition: Warning Signs That May Point to a Lack of a Nutrient-Rich Diet
A mother’s love for her child knows no age limits. And parents of all ages want more than anything to shield their children from difficulty, which in some cases could mean covering up their own challenges.…

Talking With Your Kids When You Have Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma takes between 20 and 50 years to develop. Due to this long latency period, the asbestos-caused cancer affects middle-aged and elderly people most often.
If a patient is in his or her…

Be Proactive in Addressing Post-Holiday Loneliness in Seniors
The holiday season can be overflowing with a whirlwind of activity for the seniors we love, with family gatherings, holiday parties, faith-based services, and shopping for the best gifts for those they…

Holiday Eating with Diabetes: Tips for Having a Delicious Holiday
This season of holiday celebrations is a perfect occasion to reconnect with friends and family, but let’s face it: holiday eating with diabetes can be difficult as the holidays are often a time for…

The Important Link Between Symptoms of COPD and Nutrition
The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute has estimated that as many as 12 million adults are now diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and yet another 12 million may be living…

Clean Indoor Air Benefits Individuals Diagnosed With COPD
If you’re providing COPD care for an older loved one, you’re probably aware that outdoor air pollution can make symptoms worse. However, did you know that reduced air quality in the home can also lead…