The Complications of Diabetes
If your loved one has recently experienced a diagnosis of diabetes, their emotions may be ranging anywhere from disbelief, to fear, to a nonchalant approach—a
Edward Harrison
June 2, 2017
Health Concerns for Seniors
As the body ages, people become more susceptible to several chronic diseases. Many of these can be prevented or their progression slowed down through a
Edward Harrison
May 18, 2017
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month – Does Your Aging Parent Have These Symptoms?
Lyme disease is a disease transmitted mostly by deer ticks, those tiny black spiders you might find on your pant legs after a walk in
Edward Harrison
May 11, 2017
Does My Aging Loved One Need Therapy?
Although there is still a stigma surrounding therapy and mental illness, there has been a lot of progress with younger generations about addressing the issues
Edward Harrison
May 5, 2017
What’s the Best Way to Manage Pain from Shingles?
Shingles occur when the virus that causes chicken pox reactivates, which means that anyone who has ever had chicken pox can get shingles. The Centers
Edward Harrison
April 28, 2017
April is National Pet Month: Which Pet is Best for Your Senior?
It is hard to find a person who doesn’t love pets. Pets can be great companions and friends, and taking care of them can give
Edward Harrison
April 19, 2017
What Can You Do When Your Loved One Yells Constantly?
No one enjoys being shouted at and if that’s the case for you as your elderly loved one’s family caregiver, it’s likely to be distracting
Edward Harrison
April 7, 2017
Three Reasons Some Seniors Refuse to Think About Home Care Options
There are plenty of reasons why people refuse to even consider home care support services. For some seniors, the idea of relying on a home
Edward Harrison
March 30, 2017
What One Man Learned About Hospital Readmission Rates and His Role in Them
Dylan was 78 years old when he had his first heart attack. Looking back he recognized some of the earliest signs of a heart attack,
Edward Harrison
March 24, 2017
Crafts Can Provide Great Mental Stimulation for Someone with Alzheimer’s
Being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s can feel like the rug was pulled out from underneath your feet. Of course, most people, before they are officially diagnosed,
Edward Harrison
March 10, 2017
