Medical Conditions

Understanding the top 10 chronic health conditions affecting seniors today

Medical Conditions

10 Common Chronic Diseases in Seniors: How to Prevent and Manage

As we age, chronic diseases often become a part of life, but they don’t have to define it. From arthritis...

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...

Palliative care improves quality of life by relieving pain, managing symptoms, and reducing the stress of serious health conditions

Medical Conditions

How Palliative Care Improves Seniors’ Quality of Life

Palliative care is focused on quality of life Palliative (PAL-ee-uh-tiv) care is medical care designed for people with serious health...

How do you find a good geriatrician? We'll show you how to find one in your local area

Medical Conditions

What Does a Geriatric Doctor Do? How Seniors Benefit From a Specialist

Many older adults have multiple chronic health conditions. Treatments for one issue can easily affect other aspects of their health...

seasonal depression

Health & Wellness / Medical Conditions

4 Ways Seniors and Caregivers Can Prevent and Manage Seasonal Depression

Many people struggle to get through the winter season – and not just because bad weather makes everyday tasks difficult. Those...

managing dysphagia

Medical Conditions

7 Tips for Seniors and Caregivers Managing Dysphagia

Difficulty swallowing food or liquids is a serious problem for seniors. This is often caused by a condition called dysphagia,...

why do seniors have trouble swallowing

Medical Conditions

Why Do Seniors Have Trouble Swallowing?

Swallowing problems are more common in seniors Some older adults have trouble swallowing food or liquids. This serious condition is...

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...

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