Entries by physicianschoice

To Age Well, Seniors Need to Eat Well

Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but eating well all day, every day is essential to helping seniors remain as healthy as possible for as long as possible. Unfortunately,it can be difficult to know just what is considered a well-balanced diet for the elderly. An article from the WebMD, How to […]

Risk Factors of Kidney Failure

Risk Factors of Kidney Failure The elderly are at a higher risk of kidney disease. Since it can be difficult to detect kidney disease, and an individual can lose up to 90 percent of kidney function before symptoms develop, it is important that older Americans and their caregivers are vigilant.

Older Americans at Higher Risk for Kidney Disease

Older Americans at Higher Risk for Kidney Disease Many people are surprised to learn that an individual can lose up to 90 percent of kidney function before any symptoms of kidney disease develop. And since the elderly are at a higher risk of kidney disease, older Americans-and their caregivers-must be vigilant. Kidney disease cannot be […]

Caring for an Elderly Parent with Chronic Kidney Disease

Caring for an Elderly Parent with Chronic Kidney Disease If you are caring for an elderly parent living with chronic kidney disease, it is important that you stay on top of this condition since the elderly are at a significantly higher risk of kidney disease progressing to kidney failure or death. Unfortunately, kidney disease is […]

Why Family Members Don’t Always Make the Best Caregivers

Why Family Members Don’t Always Make the Best Caregivers Finding the right caregiver for an elderly parent or loved one can be overwhelming. Often, a spouse, adult child, or close family friend will step up to do the job and this can seem like the perfect solution. Unfortunately, this is not always the case because […]

How to Approach an Overbearing Caregiver

How to Approach an Overbearing Caregiver Finding the right caregiver for an elderly parent or loved one can be an overwhelming task. Many times, a spouse, adult child, or close family friend will step up and agree to care for your loved one and this can seem like the perfect arrangement. Unfortunately, this is not […]