Having an attitude of defensive driving can give your elderly family member an advantage behind the wheel. This is because she’s actively anticipating what other
Somatic symptom disorder is known by several other names, including illness anxiety disorder and hypochondriasis. It is not unusual for elderly people to feel anxiety
For people with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), communication becomes increasingly difficult as the disease progresses. When a person with AD reaches the middle to late stages
Malnutrition can be a very dangerous issue for your parent, increasing the risk of a wide variety of health problems and complications, and diminishing their
When most people think of atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, they immediately think of the fluttering, quivering feeling that is caused by the irregularity
A stroke is often a sudden and debilitating condition for your loved one. Dealing with the aftermath of a stroke is complicated and you and
You have an older parent that needs some help remaining in the family home. You’re trying to provide the care that parent needs while also
According to the American Stroke Association, someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds. It is the leading cause of long-term disability
Oral hygiene is an important aspect of being a caregiver for a person with dementia. People with dementia often forget why brushing their teeth is
When you’re the primary family caregiver for your elderly loved one, you’re deeply invested in her health and her future. But when you’re uncertain about
