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Pneumonia is a serious infection in the lung tissue caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi, and can lead to fatal complications if not treated properly. The elderly population is more at risk of...

What Is Caregiving? Maria has been caring for her elderly mother with love and dedication for years. Maria’s life is beginning to show the toll of working so hard for so long. Due to high...

Parents may find it difficult to hire a pediatric skilled nurse at home. Not only is it important to find someone who is qualified and experienced, but it is also important to find someone who will...

We all know how important music is in our lives and how it has a profound impact on our lives. Our lives are enriched by music from infancy to old age. This is especially true for elderly care...

As we get older, managing our medications becomes more critical. For seniors, this is especially true. With age comes an increased risk of chronic conditions, often requiring multiple medications...

Alzheimer's disease, a progressive neurological illness, affects memory, thinking, and judgment. The condition is most common in people aged 65 and older but can affect anybody regardless of...

Family caregivers who are constantly on call or helping loved ones from dawn to dusk rarely find time to take a break. Caregivers can cite the list of things they do every day, but few prioritize...

New Guidelines direct hospitals to rank patients "by evaluating the likelihood of their short-term survival without judgment about their overall quality of life or long-term survival before...

Paranoia in the Elderly One of the most alarming conditions a senior can develop is paranoia, a mental state characterized by persistent fears, worries, and accusations that often strike loved...

When it comes to preventing falls and injuries in the home, the bathroom is the most important place to make changes. Adults ages 65 and older have the highest risk of injury from bathroom falls...