Medical Conditions

getting a copy of medical records

Medical Conditions

6 Reasons Why Getting a Copy of Medical Records Improves Senior Health

Having key information makes caregiving easier Knowledge is power, especially when you’re caring for someone’s health. If you don’t know...

pneumonia in seniors

Medical Conditions

Pneumonia in Seniors: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention Tips

Older adults are more vulnerable to illness and pneumonia in seniors is a common complication during cold and flu season....

seniors recovering from surgery

In-Home Care / Medical Conditions

7 Ways to Help Seniors Recover from Surgery

Recovering from surgery can be extra challenging for older adults and extra stressful for caregivers. Dr. Chris Dickson shares 7...

improved doctor visits

Medical Conditions

Better Senior Health from Improved Doctor Visits: 3 Top Communication Tips

Understanding information from the doctor is critical Having a good understanding of your older adult’s health conditions is especially important...

hearing loss in seniors

Common Aging Conditions / Medical Conditions

Recognize 10 Common Signs of Hearing Loss in Seniors

Hearing loss is common in seniors Hearing loss can’t be seen, so it’s usually noticed as a change in behavior....

breast cancer caregivers

Medical Conditions

4 Essential Legal Documents for Breast Cancer Caregivers

When you’re a breast cancer caregiver or a patient, making sure essential legal documents are in place is an important...

relieving arthritis pain in hips

Activities for Older Adults / Medical Conditions

3 Exercises for Relieving Arthritis Pain in Hips [Video]

Arthritis pain affects half of all seniors Living with arthritis aches and pains significantly decreases your older adult’s quality of...

flu shot for seniors

Medical Conditions

5 Reasons Why a Flu Shot for Seniors Is Essential

Prevent severe illness in seniors with a flu shot The flu season is upon us again. Unfortunately, older adults and...

aging eyes

Medical Conditions

4 Common Eye Diseases that Cause Blindness in Aging Eyes

Spot vision problems early through behavior changes Vision problems start slowly and are usually painless. That’s why they can be...

diabetes in seniors

Medical Conditions

8 Practical Ways to Manage Diabetes in Seniors

With diabetes affecting 1 in 4 seniors, many caregivers are taking care of someone with this serious health condition. To...

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