Watching a beloved family member grow older can be difficult, specifically as the move from cared-for to caregiver happens. As the dynamic of your relationship shifts and end-of-life reality evolves, it can be stressful to wonder if you’re making the right decisions for their care. You’re not alone. In fact, when faced with the burden of caregiving and no formal training in doing so, studies show that stress levels increase significantly and there is a higher likelihood of ps

When someone has anemia, it means they do not have enough red blood cells, or the red blood cells they do have do not have enough hemoglobin. A lack of red blood cells or hemoglobin means not enough oxygen is being circulated through the body. Unfortunately, anemia is fairly common in the elderly, affecting around 10% of seniors of age 65, and the percentage increases in older populations. Signs and Symptoms of Anemia in Elderly Adults Signs and symptoms of anemia often mimic

The lure of small-town charm is strong, and more and more seniors are choosing the quiet, yet active lifestyle available in today’s growing number of small-town retirement communities. Among the small towns gaining in popularity for senior living is Florence, Alabama. So what is it about small-town life that people from larger cities find so appealing? Some of the reasons are what you might imagine. Small-town charm equals a quieter atmosphere with a laid-back pace. Small tow

Have you noticed your senior loved one occasionally forgetting what they were about to say or having difficulty recalling names and retrieving specific words? Maybe you’ve witnessed them misplacing items or becoming distracted. Typically, there is no need to fret. For the 40% of people over the age of sixty-five that experience age-related memory impairment, this type of forgetfulness can generally be attributed to the effects of aging. In fact, age-related memory impairment