Elderly Nebraskans at risk for West Nile Virus The Omaha World-Herald reported on the first confirmed death from West Nile in Nebraska this summer. The man who died in an Omaha hospital was over 65. The man was suspected of contracting West Nile Disease while in Texas, however in mid-July the first case of West Nile […]
Physicians’ Choice can help skip the nursing home Have you selected your nursing home yet? Have you selected your nursing home? Can you picture yourself there? Who is your roommate? Do you like them? Do they like you? What will you eat for lunch? What if you don’t like what they are serving? I haven’t […]
New PSA depicts caregivers’ call for help Earlier this month, the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) joined forces with the Ad Council to make a series of public service announcements depicting common, frustrating scenarios in the lives of millions of caregivers in the United States. As we’ve mentioned before, taking care of an aging […]
4 essential dietary choices for your elderly parents As someone providing support for an elderly parent, AgingCare.com offers some helpful advice on getting the right nutrition for them. It gives these four nutritional recommendations to keep your parent healthy as they age. 1. Omega 3 Fatty Acids Inflammation can cause arthritis, cancer and heart disease. Omega […]
Does my elderly parent have an iron imbalance? Iron imbalances — either too much or too little — in the elderly can cause numerous problems. While many may assume that these imbalances involve a deficiency, it’s more likely in Westernized societies that the imbalance will involve too much iron. Iron is important to the body […]
Many elderly paying the toll of loneliness Feeling isolated and alone can be difficult to handle at any age, but the problem is compounded with the elderly because it can lead to health concerns such as loss of physical functioning and even early death. These findings were reported in a study published in the Archives […]
Helping your parent age: ‘Stress And Reward’ Genworth Financial’s Dr. Bruce Margolis recently wrote a great piece for the Huffington Post on the experience of living with his mother-in-law for three decades. Many aspects from Margolis’ abridged story will ring true to any family caregiver: When Margolis’ mother-in-law moved in, she was a widow in her […]
Unexpected sign of Alzheimer’s may help predict it Studies have found an unexpected link between physical coordination and cognitive decline, including Alzheimer’s. As reported by The New York Times, five studies presented at the Vancouver International Conference in Canada last month provided evidence that when a person’s rate of walking gets slower or becomes less controlled, her […]
Falls a leading cause of lost elderly independence The American Geriatrics Society suggests that complications resulting from falls are a leading cause of death among the elderly. And most falls occur within the home and are preventable, AGS member Dr. Cheryl Phillips told the Washington Post. Overall about one in three Americans over 65 suffer from […]
Helping your parent age: Cell phones built for seniors ease worries In today’s increasingly mobile society many of us are only a cell phone call away no matter where we are. This puts many parents at ease who arm their increasingly young children with emergency cell phones. However, providing an elderly parent with a cell […]