There are approximately 1.6 million people throughout the United States who are living with inflammatory bowel disease. Of these people, approximately 907,000 people have a
Pets are an important part of people’s lives, and can be especially valuable to elderly adults. Many studies have shown that regular interaction with animals
If you have recently learned that your aging parent is one of the thousands of people who will be diagnosed with lung cancer in the
Elderly adults are at a greater risk than other age groups for food poisoning. Because the immune system weakens with age, a senior’s body may
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month and it’s an ideal time for family caregivers to see whether or not their aging relative might want
There are many challenges that seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease face on a daily basis. From memory loss to diminished cognitive functioning to the loss
In a 2015 study by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, it came out that there are around 43.5 million family caregivers in the
Concerns regarding your mom’s safety and happiness at home keep popping into your head. She’s all alone and doesn’t know her neighbors anymore. You stop
Visiting the doctor is a fairly routine element of many family caregivers’ care journeys. When you are caring for your senior you are likely to
Your mom can’t handle daily activities of living alone. You’ve decided to move her into your house. Have you planned for your own needs? Do
