Don’t Be a Victim of Medical Identity Theft
With the upswing in data breaches in the healthcare industry, America’s seniors in particular are vulnerable to medical identity theft in which an unauthorized party gains access to a person’s health...
View ArticleIn-Home Care Supports Seniors With Sensory Loss; New Approach to Address...
The June edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter is now available! Below are descriptions of two articles you can find in the edition:Everything we know about the world comes to us through our...
View ArticleJune Is National Safety Month
What if a storm knocks out power at your parents’ house and the roads are blocked? What if Dad depends too much on his pain medicine? Emergency preparedness and prescription painkiller abuse are two of...
View ArticleImproved Lighting for Aging Eyes
Typically after the age of 40, normal changes begin to occur in the human eye including decreased capacity to focus up close and a smaller pupil size letting in less light to the retina. Consequently,...
View ArticleTalk to Dad About Prostate Cancer for Father’s Day
Did you know that prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men, besides skin cancer?It’s true, according to several sources including the National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer...
View ArticleElderly Death by a Broken Heart
Although broken-heart syndrome has been a part of world societies for centuries, the medical profession continues to unpack a scientific base to the phenomenon. Broken-heart syndrome often occurs in...
View ArticleFive Things to Know When Considering Home Care; Keeping Seniors Safe During...
The July edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter is now available! Below are descriptions of two articles you can find in the edition:“If I choose in-home care, will I be less independent?...
View ArticleGrandparents Mending Fences
Your granddaughter is eating too much sugar. Your grandson plays too wildly with the neighbor kids. So you draw a line and tell your daughter about your concerns regarding the grandchildren’s behavior....
View ArticleSummer Skin Care Tips for Seniors
Any dermatologist will tell you that it’s important to avoid the sun, especially during summer. With each passing year, the sun poses more of a risk to our skin and our health because of damage to the...
View ArticleReduce Caregiver Stress – Three Ways to Care for Yourself While Caring for...
When someone we love experiences a health crisis, it’s normal and necessary to push our own needs aside in order to provide the care and attention they need. However, once the emergency is over and...
View ArticleBrittle Bones and Broken Hips
Falling and fracturing a hip is one of the greatest fears many elders have, and for good reason. Hip fractures are associated with disability, nursing home placement and early death. Osteoporosis, a...
View ArticleThe Dangers of Consuming Too Much Sodium
It’s hard to avoid salt these days. Used as a common preservative, it can be found in most items on the shelves of your local supermarket – and it’s easy to ignore your salt intake until your doctor...
View ArticleSupporting Vulnerable “Elder Orphans”; Home Care Helps Seniors Remain in...
The August edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter is now available! Below are descriptions of two articles you can find in the edition:Seniors today receive a lot of care support from their...
View ArticleAfter Health Scare, Parents Turn to Adult Children
We spend the majority of our lives leaning on Mom and Dad for support – in all aspects as children and for emotional or moral support as adults. But as we age, a strange thing happens – the tables turn...
View ArticleConnecting With Dementia Patients Through Touch
by Elaine K. SanchezA few years ago, I was honored to speak at an Alzheimer’s conference in Georgia. During a break, a woman told me about her attempts to connect with her father whose Alzheimer’s had...
View ArticleSuffer From Insomnia? You May Be at Higher Risk for Strokes
by Hilary YoungThere are many downsides to missing out on a good night’s sleep – cognitive decline, weight fluctuations and now, according to a research study published in the journal Stroke, higher...
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Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Doubles Fall Risk
by Dr. Rein TideiksaarSleep-related problems increase with age. Both nighttime sleep efficiency (sleeping sound) and total sleep time decrease. At the same time, an increase in daytime sleep symptoms...
View ArticleOverworked Family Caregivers; Ovarian Cancer Symptoms and Risk Factors
The September edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter is now available! Below are descriptions of two articles you can find in the edition:September 7 is Labor Day, but many family members of...
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The Benefits of Social Media for Older Adults
by Hilary YoungA common complaint about growing older is feeling lonely or isolated, especially as the body begins to lose mobility. Social media, which is often associated with younger generations, is...
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The Overall Benefits of Dance
by Hilary YoungIt’s no secret that staying active as we age can help keep us feeling younger and healthier over time. But what are the best activities for aging bodies? According to a new study,...
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