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When your parents start getting older and need extra help, it can be tough to know what to take control of for them and what to let them keep doing. They may have forgotten to balance their...

Your senior’s circumstances can change a lot more quickly than you realize. Some of these subtle indicators could clue you in that changes are happening.Mail Is Piling Up Everybody has those...

Research shows that many of the things that your aging relative can do to prevent the development of heart disease will also reduce the risk for dementia. In fact, researchers from France recently...

When a person has a thyroid that does not produce enough hormones, it is called hypothyroidism. At first, the disease might not cause any symptoms. However, if it is not treated, it can eventually...

Many older adults have difficulty handling their finances because of illness or cognitive problems. When that happens, a family caregiver may need to step in and assist them to ensure their bills...

Diverticulitis is a condition that causes abdominal discomfort. About one fourth of people who get diverticulitis experience complications that can be dangerous, such as a rupture that causes the...

National Watermelon Day falls each year on August 3rd. Watermelon are easy to grow. They need lots of water. If it's too late in the season to grow them, you'll find the price comes down...

Having amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) causes many different symptoms. Many people are aware of the physical symptoms like the inability to control muscles and eventual physical disability...

The weakened immune systems of some older adults puts them at risk for a skin infection called cellulitis. It can be quite painful and may be recurring. Knowing more about the condition may help...

Caregivers are under more stress than most people. That’s because taking care of someone else isn’t an easy job. It can leave you feeling frustrated, angry, sad, and overwhelmed. It can...