If you've recently taken on the task of caring for an older adult -- whether it be a family member or friend -- it can feel overwhelming. The impact of having to offer an added level of support to an ...

It’s hard enough to be a caregiver for elderly parents when there are multiple siblings to help. Sometimes, there’s only you. Dr. Charles Brubaker, 99, a COVID-19 patient who was admitted to the ...

For most older adults, the idea of aging in place and staying at home for as long as possible is an attractive one. In fact, a March 2023 survey of 2,000 adults ages 55 and older conducted by U.S.

Aging in place is the dominant preference among a raft of options aging seniors may have for later life. Particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic where congregate care settings emerged as sources of ...

An 18-year medical alert expert explains why extreme cold is dangerous for older adults and how families can help keep them ...

(Family Features) As the colder winter weather settles in, rates of respiratory illnesses like flu, COVID-19 and RSV can rise. These infections pose higher risks for older adults and can cause severe ...

Open Conversations for Better Health – Regularly reviewing medications with your doctor can help prevent over-medication and ensure safe treatment. (Green Shoot Media photo) Most older adults take ...

The rain in the area tonight will be slowly ending overnight but be careful of any wet surfaces that will likely try and freeze up by 5, 6, 7 AM Sunday.After th Boil water notice issued for Village of ...

Personal care for seniors means helping them with activities of daily living (ADLs) like bathing, dressing, brushing teeth, grooming, and helping with continence care if needed. Saige Via is a ...

For most older adults, the idea of aging in place and staying at home for as long as possible is an attractive one. However, for seniors who’ve been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another form ...