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While foot conditions can happen at any age, they are much more likely in aging adults. Some foot conditions are due to age, while others are the result of diseases or chronic illnesses. Seniors also may neglect basic foot care because they either...

When an elderly adult develops symptoms like weakened muscles, fatigue, tremors, cognitive decline and poor vision, plus numbness and tingling in the fingers and toes, most family caregivers would not think about these symptoms as multiple...

When an elderly family member has dementia, participating in regular activities can be difficult. Yet, you want them to be happy and don’t want them to feel isolated. So, how do caregivers tackle going on outings, such as to a restaurant...

When an older adult is suffering from arthritis pain, the last thing they might want to do is exercise. However, experts say that exercise is one of the best ways to improve arthritis pain. The trick is to know how to exercise safely with...

With age, elderly adults are at a higher risk for having problems with hearing and speech. It’s very common for those two issues to appear together, especially after a stroke or head injury. Family caregivers with elderly loved ones that...

The winter months seem to stretch on forever this time of year, so It’s a good idea to take advantage of the season and whip up some winter soups that will warm the hearts and minds of your elderly relatives. Family caregivers and elderly...

Alzheimer's disease makes some massive changes in your elderly family member's life. To account for those, you might need to make some changes in her home to keep her safe.Do a Safety Walkthrough Take a walk through your senior's home...

Exercise is definitely something that you need to do regularly as a caregiver, but some of the rules that you might have followed in the past don’t necessarily apply now. You’re going to do a lot better in establishing an exercise...

Eczema is a common skin problem in elderly adults, mostly because their skin loses a lot of the suppleness it once had, which encourages dry and scaly patches to form. While eczema is usually present all year round, winter weather can cause a...