Pressure sores or decubitus ulcers, come from staying motionless for extended durations. These ulcers are a result of inadequate blood supply, and occur when the blood re-enters tissue. They can happen to anyone – even healthy individuals may be familiar with a...
Valentine’s Day is one holiday that has been around for a very long time. Although it is based on religious origins, the holiday itself has evolved, and over the last several hundred years a variety of stories have been attributed to the early Christian saint,...
Do you know anyone who struggles with low vision or macular degeneration? These health conditions are more prevalent with older individuals, but macular dystrophies can have the same effect on youths as well. Macular degeneration is a condition that gradually destroys...
Did you know that plants make people happier? Having something to tend and nurture can make people feel like they have more meaning in their life, even if that just means they are watering a plant every now and then. There are other hidden and not-so-hidden benefits...
The holidays are here, and for most of us, that means it’s time to kick back and relax with your loved ones, in between shoveling snow and shopping for the perfect gifts. However, it’s also pretty common for the holidays to inspire sadness and depression in elders....
As people age, health issues can sneak up on them. You never know when medical care will become a necessity, or worse, an emergency. That’s why it’s so important to get legal documents in order and ensure access to any necessary medical care, no matter...
