How Far Has Your Caregiving Conversation Gone?
Many times family members are reluctant to talk much about caregiving needs in the future. It’s a scary conversation to have and it can be
Jay Bloodsworth
February 28, 2018
Many times family members are reluctant to talk much about caregiving needs in the future. It’s a scary conversation to have and it can be
If your elderly relative is experiencing gastrointestinal distress, it can be extremely uncomfortable for them. Symptoms could include abdominal tenderness, gas pains, indigestion, constipation, flatulence,
Per 2014 statistics, the CDC reports men have an average life expectancy of 83 years, while women are about 85 years. At the same time,
When it comes to looking at the lists of the most common medications prescribed to seniors, there are two routes. There are lists showing top
When you agreed to take on the role of being a family caregiver for your aging parents, it is likely that you were prepared for
Inadequate nutrition can put an elderly adult at serious risk of a wide variety of complications and consequences including increased risk for illnesses or an
Each year throughout the United States millions of people need transfusions of blood and blood components. These transfusions are used to help with the treatment
Sometimes older adults move to be closer to their adult children so that help is available when they need it. They may even move in
Sugar Awareness Week lasts for five days each January. In 2018, it runs from the 16th to the 20th. In this five-day stretch, the goal
Big changes can mean big emotional reactions for your elderly family member. She may not fully understand at times exactly what she’s feeling, but having
