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You've heard how socialization benefits the health. You want to make sure your parents have ample opportunities to be social. There are two ways you can make sure your parents avoid feeling...

In July, it’s easy to get excited about all the wonderful fruits and vegetables that can be found in farmer’s markets, grocery stores and roadside stands, but one berry always steals...

June is Scleroderma Awareness Month, where family caregivers and elderly adults can gather information to educate themselves on this serious autoimmune disorder. While scleroderma is not well-known...

Talking about aging isn't always fun, especially if your elderly family member has avoided the topic in the past. But as your senior's caregiver, these are conversations that you need to...

Some aging adults find that they experience more arthritis pain when the temperature starts to climb. There may be other factors beyond just the temperature, however, so it helps to have a well...

From May 6 to 12, National Nurses Week is celebrated throughout the U.S. It's a time when you pay thanks to the nurses who make such a big difference in the lives of all ages. Senior citizens...

Getting your mom to eat a balanced diet is getting harder. She prefers foods that are easy to eat and take little preparation. If there's no preparation involved, she's happiest. In an...

A stroke, arthritis, and a broken bone are just a few of the reasons seniors lose mobility as they age. Once mobility is impacted, getting around the home may not be as easy. Is your parent having...

What makes nurses so special? We believe it is a special combination of head and heart. They have the knowledge and clinical expertise to provide the very best care as well as genuine compassion...

Many studies that look at the positive and negative effects of caffeine are not necessarily geared toward elderly adults. That makes it hard for family caregivers to know whether their elderly...