The process of aging affects our bodies in many ways. Bones can lose density, joints can suffer from arthritis, and our muscles become shorter and lose some of their elasticity. To help keep your body as flexible and strong as possible as you age, it’s important to...
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,...
One classic mistake caregivers often make is expending all of their energy taking care of others, which can be exhausting, frustrating, and stressful. Caring for an elder can mean getting more involved in medical consultations, appointments and treatments; assuming...
