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Brittney Chapman
- Mar 31, 2023
- 3 min
Improving Communication with Your Healthcare Provider
Discussions with your healthcare provider can sometimes feel rushed or uncomfortable, or you may have difficulty following because you...
Brittney Chapman
- Mar 27, 2023
- 3 min
Why It’s Important That Seniors Have a Social Life
Socialization plays a lot of vital roles in our lives, including fostering relationships, establishing good communication skills, and...
Brittney Chapman
- Mar 24, 2023
- 2 min
How Well Do You Know Your Meds?
Medication errors in the U.S. are common. The FDA receives more than 100,000 reports a year about suspected medication errors—and not all...
Brittney Chapman
- Mar 20, 2023
- 3 min
Beginner’s Guide to Elderly Respite Care
Respite care means a lot of things to different people, but overall, it involves providing temporary care for seniors or older adults who...
Brittney Chapman
- Mar 17, 2023
- 2 min
The Benefits of Best Friends
There’s nothing quite like a good friend—someone who is honest, reliable, and makes us laugh. Friendships help us find meaning and...
Brittney Chapman
- Mar 13, 2023
- 2 min
Gout in the Elderly
Gout is a form of arthritis characterized by sudden and severe attacks of pain and swelling in the joints, especially the big toe. These...
Brittney Chapman
- Mar 10, 2023
- 3 min
3 Foods That Should Be on Every Senior Plate
A balanced diet is one of the most powerful health tools out there. By simply eating the right foods, our bodies can become much more...
Brittney Chapman
- Mar 6, 2023
- 2 min
How to Put Tennis Balls on a Walker
You may have seen a tennis ball on a walker here and there. It may look strange initially, but there is a practical reason why people...
Brittney Chapman
- Mar 2, 2023
- 2 min
How to Improve Fine Motor Skills in Adults
Fine motor skills are essential to everyday living, and these skills may start to deteriorate as one ages. That’s why keeping them in...