Reducing the Risk of these 5 Cancers with Exercise
As a family caregiver to an older adult, one diagnosis you may particularly fear for them is cancer. All types of cancer should be taken seriously, but some kinds are more common than others.
Should Your Parent Be Worried About the Coronavirus?
Senior Care in Gulfport FL: You may have heard that there is a virus spreading in China that has now entered the United States. To date, two cases of the novel coronavirus, or 2019-nCOV, have been confirmed in this country.
4 Ways for Seniors to Feel Better with RA
Senior Care in Gulfport FL: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) causes painful, swollen joints. Doctors usually prescribe medications to help manage the symptoms of RA.
June is Audiobook Appreciation Month: 5 Great Audiobooks for Seniors
Senior Care in Gulfport FL: Older adults with vision problems aren’t the only ones who can benefit from audiobooks. They are great for seniors whether they have disabilities or not.
October 23 – 29 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: Are Older Adults at Risk?
Senior Care in Gulfport FL: People are exposed to lead through the environment. Lead can be present in all sorts of places, like the paint or dust in older homes.
How to Share the Responsibilities when Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s Disease
The responsibilities of someone who is caring for an elder with Alzheimer’s disease extends past a normal 9-to-5 job. As the disease progresses, the caregiver will be expected to provide around-the-clock care and supervision of the senior. This is a huge undertaking for just one person and can often lead to feelings of caregiver burnout or depression.
