For senior citizens living with memory disorders, day-to-day life can be difficult. As the disorder progresses, it becomes difficult to...

It’s hard when someone you love is going to die. But there are some steps you can take to help with the process to make the most of the...

Sarcopenia is a common condition in older adults and is among the first physical signs of aging. It is characterized by the functional...

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or memory loss can be difficult. Separating the disease continuum (unnoticeable changes to...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), older men and women—even those with arthritis and other chronic...

Pneumonia is tough to deal with for anybody therefore pneumonia in the elderly can be extremely difficult. The good thing is that proper...

Respite is a short-term care option for older adults who want to try out skilled nursing facility living full-time, give their caregivers...

The five senses of smell, taste, hearing, seeing, and touching are how we experience the world. While our senses help us navigate our...

After a stay in the hospital, it’s understandable to have many questions about a parent’s prognosis. In many cases, the answer to those...

Watching a loved one struggle with Alzheimer’s disease can be challenging. There is no way to predict how quickly or slowly the disease...

With all the talk about COVID-19 and the flu and how they impact seniors, sometimes the common cold can be overlooked. So what exactly is...

Ask any child to pretend to be a senior citizen, and what’s the first thing he or she does? Stoop over to walk. The older we get, the...