Medical Conditions

signs of stroke

Medical Conditions

Recognize Signs of Stroke and Act F.A.S.T.

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability Strokes are serious and can be deadly. Being familiar with the...

pneumonia in seniors

Medical Conditions

Pneumonia in Seniors: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

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

After a recent fall, you’re probably worried about your older adult. Take 5 steps to reduce the chances they’ll fall again.

Medical Conditions / Practical Tips

5 Steps to Take After an Older Adult Has a Fall

If your older adult has recently taken a fall, you’re probably worried about what to do next. TheKey (formerly, Home...

Caregivers act as health advocates to help seniors understand health conditions, manage treatments, and more

Medical Conditions

Why Seniors Need a Health Advocate: 7 Health Benefits

Seniors need someone to look out for their best interests Visiting the doctor can be an exhausting blur for some...

Why stroke patients may laugh or cry uncontrollably

Medical Conditions

Stroke Side Effects: Crying and Laughing Uncontrollably

Stroke can also cause cognitive problems When someone is recovering from a stroke, most people think of physical problems like...

When seniors lose interest in life, it’s a sign of anhedonia, which is a common symptom of depression

Medical Conditions

Seniors Losing Interest in Life: 7 Ways to Help With Anhedonia

Sometimes, older adults begin to withdraw from favorite activities and seem to lose interest in life. This could be anhedonia,...

cold and flu prevention

Health & Wellness / Medical Conditions

16 Cold and Flu Prevention Tips for Seniors and Caregivers

Date published: 2022-10-12 Seniors and caregivers are vulnerable to the flu Cold and flu season is upon us again. In...

The flu shot is especially important for adults 65 years and older, who account for most hospitalizations and deaths from flu

Medical Conditions

Flu Shot for Seniors: 5 Reasons Why It’s So Important

The 2022-2023 flu season is here With Covid-19 still circulating in our communities, getting an annual flu shot to reduce...

hearing loss in seniors

Common Aging Conditions / Medical Conditions

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....

diseases-that-mimic-alzheimers

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medical Conditions

7 Treatable Diseases That Mimic Alzheimer’s

Don’t assume unusual behavior is caused by Alzheimer’s If your older adult’s behavior changes, it’s normal to be worried. And...

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