Roxanna Guilford-Blake
Roxanna Guilford-Blake
For more than 20 years, Roxanna Guilford-Blake has written about health, health care, and the business of health care. She runs her own editorial business (Guilford-Blake Corp.), and her work has been published in outlets ranging from Cardiovascular Business to The Christian Science Monitor. Commercial clients have included Samsung, Wolters Kluwer, GE HealthCare, and WCG. She transforms complex concepts into clear, compelling copy for various audiences, including patients, caregivers, and health care professionals. Her personal experience as a caregiver to an elderly relative adds depth and empathy to her professional insights.
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When you’re caring for an aging relative, you may eventually need more help than a caregiver can provide. If your loved one wants to remain at home, you can turn to a nurse-at-home service.An...Read More
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If you have an aging relative — regardless of how healthy they are now — it’s time to prepare for their future care needs. Consider this: A 65-year-old today has almost a 70...Read More
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Seniors need protection beyond just COVID-19 and flu vaccines. That’s because as we age, our immune systems weaken, making us more vulnerable to infections and diseases. Vaccines can lessen...Read More
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The older we get, the more health challenges we face. In particular, people older than 85 often have multiple complex conditions. Polypharmacy, defined as taking five or more medications at the...Read More
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Roughly 70% of Americans who reach age 65 will need some sort of caregiver. While some people have family members who can fulfill a part- or full-time caregiving role, many will look to experienced...Read More
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Sep 27, 2024
Understanding Loss of Appetite in Elderly Loved Ones: Causes, Consequences and Care Strategies
As people age, they can experience a decline in appetite. Among seniors living in a community (versus an institutional setting), the prevalence of poor appetite ranges from 15% to 30% .This can be...Read More -
Someone in the U.S. has a heart attack approximately every 40 seconds. Fortunately, a mild heart attack — technically, a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) — is the most...Read More
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If you’re a caregiver for an elderly person, you may have known them to have had a urinary tract infection (UTI). Among older adults, UTIs are the second most common infection. A UTI...Read More
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Bathrooms are one of the most dangerous rooms in the house regardless of age. Each year, about 234,000 Americans experience bathroom-related injuries, and about 14% result in hospitalization...Read More