“Common but not inevitable” is how one health provider describes arthritis, a medical condition that causes connective tissue to swell or become tender, and can cause varying degrees of pain depending on the person and the severity. In people with arthritis, it can often be seen in the hands, hips, or knees, and can affect…

There are all sorts of advantages for a senior who is active and mobile. They have the freedom to go out and enjoy what life has to offer, whether it’s visiting friends or family, a trip to the store, going on a walk, or even taking in local entertainment. Even if someone can’t drive anymore…

Due to some well-meaning national health strategies a decade or so, we’ve been taught that everyone absolutely needs to drink eight glasses of water a day, no more, no less. Unfortunately, while modern health experts agree that good hydration is essential to living well, subsequent research has caused them to clarify this statement. In fact,…

How do you make life great for seniors, or at least improve on what’s currently available? You’re not the first one to ask that question, although you may be thinking of specific seniors in your life and what they want and need to feel good physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, whether they’re in good health…

When thinking about immunizations, it’s easy enough to think of children first. After all, little ones in this world benefit from receiving protection from all sorts of diseases that are out there. Being fully immunized also keeps them from infecting others. That’s why pediatricians are good at sharing a recommended immunization schedule with parents to…

There are plenty of resources out there for new parents to ‘baby-proof’ their homes. It’s a good idea to make everyone aware of potential safety hazards from the point-of-view of a newly-mobile toddler, from sharp corners on tables to dangerous chemicals within easy reach under the sink. This is the time when parents should consider…

If a loved one says they’re full after a few bites of a meal, there might be more happening than them “just not feeling that hungry right now.” Be sure to alert a preferred medical professional if this begins to happen more frequently since it’s possible they may be experiencing a medical condition called gastroparesis. The…

July is the month each year when UV Safety Awareness Month is staged, and the idea behind this observance is to raise awareness of the potential dangers associated with unprotected exposure to the harsh rays of the sun. This is an excellent idea because many seniors and their caretakers tend to forget that seniors are still…

Herbal/Prescription Interaction Awareness Month is scheduled for July in 2023, and that makes now a good time to take stock of exactly which medications and dosages your senior loved one is currently using. Taking the wrong medication or the wrong dosage can have disastrous results, so this is an issue that needs to be addressed…

Most people will go through at least several periods in their lives where they feel totally bored with life, and that nothing new is ever going to happen to change things. This feeling is usually much more pronounced in the lives of seniors because it’s very easy to slip into a monotonous routine that seldom…