Drug interactions can mean different things to many people, but most people think of the different varieties of prescription medications, the disclaimers and the label warning information. The great thing about taking only one medication is that it is much … Continued
The normal emergency alert system involves two devices. The first is the base unit, which plugged into a telephone. The other one is a radio transmitter. The senior wears the radio transmitter as a pendant or watch. Should the senior … Continued
Guilt is a common feeling in the landscape of care giving. However you will be a more effective caregiver when you care for yourself first. This helps you to increase and improve your own caring. This guilt can help you become … Continued
Sunstroke is a very dangerous condition which can be fatal or, at best, can cause permanent damage. This happens when the body’s thermostat fails to work because of overheating. This condition is not just one that occurs from exposure to … Continued
Better health ideas are great and most everyone would agree. However, agreeing and achieving are two very different mentalities. Knowing better health is the best but never changing anything to start in that direction is not a good way to … Continued
Good nutrition is important for people of all ages, especially seniors who may be facing several obstacles to a healthy diet. For families and caregivers, knowing what to look for and possible causes for inadequate nutrition can be a life … Continued
Brisk walking three times a week increases memory function. Walking spurs the growth of new neurons in the hippocampus. Do you know why you lose some of your memory function when you age? It’s because the brain actually shrinks. This, … Continued
With altered organ-functions, the effects and efficient removal of drugs is affected in elderly. Elderly are more likely to experience adverse effects of drugs. They may not be able to tolerate full doses of drugs. Medicine may exhibit abnormal responses … Continued
The much venerated ancient Chinese philosopher, Lao Tzu, once said, “If you are depressed you are living in the past, if you are anxious, you are living in the future, if you are at peace you are living in the … Continued
Down in the dumps, hopeless and helpless, feeling that all of your best days behind you or no one really cares? And on top of it all, you keep getting older. This is how many older people feel on a … Continued
