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Aging is characterized by the emergence of health issues that likely require a physician’s oversight and prescribed medication to manage the condition and help elders live the best life they...

Neurological disorders are conditions affecting the nervous system. In seniors, symptoms typically suggest the most common disorders including Multiple Sclerosis, stroke , Parkinson’s and...

It’s no secret that music is a predominant feature of culture and certainly tops the list of popular culture here in the United States. And music is powerful. Studies have shown that music...

Managing the Holiday Blues In the United States, more than 12 million Americans over age 65 live alone and many in isolation, due to impaired mobility, loss of friends and even depression. The...

Elderly often suffer from chronic and terminal illnesses which can be devastating for both family and patient. It can be a difficult time filled with emotion and burdened with tough decisions about...

How to Talk to a Loved One with Breast Cancer Breast cancer can be emotionally and physically draining for both the patient and the care provider.  Grappling with a new diagnosis in an...

About Cancer and the Elderly  Did you know? According to the CDC, cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, behind heart disease. That translates to one in every...

Southwest Florida and Summer Humidity: What Does It Mean For Our Elderly? Floridians know how hot summers can get in our great state. When high temperatures are are coupled with high humidity, it...

How Elderly Can Practice Healthy Self-Care There are a lot of buzz words in the health care industry these days, and the concept of self-care is one of them. So, what does it mean and why is it so...

Finding the Right Home Health Care ProviderWhen it comes time to get care for your aging loved one, you’ll undoubtedly get all kinds of advice from concerned family members, healthcare...