More severe than heat cramps, but not as serious as heat stroke, heat exhaustion is a serious form of heat-related injury that occurs when the
It can be difficult to watch your elderly mom or dad get to the point where they can no longer live independently. They may be
National Nurse’s Week is May 6th through May 12th and offers a perfect opportunity for you to examine what nurses could do for your senior.
Have you talked to your parents about a senior care plan? You might not have thought much about it. If your mom or dad has
Emotional overeating is a common way to confront stress, anger, sadness, loneliness, and other negative emotions. As a family caregiver, you are likely to experience
When family members are responsible for the primary care of an aging relative, they are doing a wonderful thing and providing a great service. However,
Some people think that venting is bad for you, especially if you’re a family caregiver. If you’re venting in an unhealthy manner, then that’s likely
Preventing falls is often a major goal for family caregivers and that might mean that you need to tackle the problem from a few different
Low vision is a common element of aging, but when it starts to interfere with function and daily activities it can have a serious impact
Hearing loss affects half of all U.S. men and women over the age of 75. The loss of hearing occurs gradually, but it can lead
