Stroke, according to the National Stroke Association, is listed as the fifth leading cause of death in America, with upwards of 800,000 people experiencing a stroke on an annual basis. This suggests that every 40 seconds, somebody somewhere in America has a stroke....
Surviving and going through recovery from a stroke is both an emotionally and physically challenging process, and the main thing you’d like to do is to return to your regular life. Nevertheless, because at least half of stroke survivors frequently have some kind of...
If your elderly loved one has been recently diagnosed by the doctor with Alzheimer’s disease, you may be wondering all about your options as you step into the role of the family caregiver. Many seniors with Alzheimer’s disease want to live at home and have family...
Vision trouble can show up in a variety of different ways for your aging adult. When you know the symptoms of vision loss to look for, you can help her to get to the eye doctor before a serious problem develops. She’s Definitely Experiencing Vision Loss Often vision...
Observing forgetfulness in your aging relative can make you feel apprehensive. You may wonder if what they are experiencing is normal age-related memory loss or if there’s something worse going on. Read on to learn causes of memory loss in seniors and when you should...
Recognizing risk factors in your aging parent is one of the best steps you can take as a family caregiver to help them take control of their health, and enjoy a healthier lifestyle as they age in place. One of the best things they can do is to reduce high cholesterol....
