A day may arrive when your elderly loved one is no longer able to safely operate a car. Unfortunately, many older drivers begin to lose their skills as they age. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there is an increase in accident risk beginning at age…
It is no secret that age can bring with it some serious health challenges. By being aware of some of the more common conditions, you can take measures to both prevent them and plan for the care of them in the future. However, if you or a loved one is…
One of the most difficult decisions a child will have to make in his or her lifetime is what to do with a parent or parents when the child is unable to care for the elderly him or herself. If you are at the point where you can no longer…
Modern technology brings us together, which is why it is so important that older adults keep their technology skills at least somewhat up to date. This is not the only reason why elderly individuals should engage with modern technology – many apps can help keep users mentally sharp and alert…
Moving an elderly loved one into an assisted living center is never easy. Unfortunately, this can be a difficult process for many reasons. For example, a recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that many seniors struggle with adjusting to life in assisted living facilities…
If you have an elderly parent or relative who has a serious medical condition, you may be having trouble getting them to take their medication on a regular basis. This is a major problem in the United States. According to a study published in Risk Management and Healthcare Policy, as…
Almost everyone knows someone who has been afflicted by or has died from cancer. Nearly one out of two men in the United States alone will receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, compared to about one out of every three women. The likelihood of cancer also increases depending on…
There are nearly 11.2 million senior citizens in the United States that are currently diagnosed as diabetics. Of those who are afflicted with diabetes, only about 10% are Type 1 while the other 90% are Type 2. There is nothing that can be done to prevent the 10% of diabetics…
Thyroid cancer is one of the many cancers covered under the EEOICPA and RECA free home health benefits which we provide, as long as the person who has developed this cancer worked for the DOE in the US. Thyroid cancer is projected to develop in more than 56 thousand individuals in…
Multiple Myeloma is a relatively uncommon cancer which develops in about .06% of the American population each year (a little more than 20,000). Though multiple myeloma is a generally manageable cancer, healthcare professionals have yet to find a cure. Through substantial courses of different treatments and healthy living, doctors have…
