Sep 18, 2015 | Caregivers, Tips
Gambling is a serious issue and the fastest growing risk group for gambling-related problems are the elderly. A recent national study revealed that casino and bingo gambling surpassed going to the movies, dining, shopping, and golf as the preferred social activity of...
Aug 28, 2015 | Caregivers, Tips
There are many common and not-so-common diseases and infections that are spread through a variety of physical contact and non-contact actions. While a large percentage of these potential illnesses do not pose a serious threat to healthy individuals, someone in a...
Jul 31, 2015 | Caregivers, Tips
Age-related hearing loss is one of the most common health conditions associated with aging here in the United States. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, over 30 percent of individuals over 60 and over 50 percent of those...
Jun 29, 2015 | Caregivers, Tips
As our population ages, the role of medication becomes increasingly important for helping our seniors live longer and more active lives. However, as the number of medications they need grows for some elderly patients, so do safety concerns. While medication for...
