Getting Care for Mom and Dad When You Can't Be There Can Lower Risks of Illness As your parents get older, their risks of illness and injury increase. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some of the 10 leading causes of death among people 65 and older include: Heart disease Unintentional [...]
Smart Strategies to Help Care for a Loved One with Dementia Caring for a parent or family member who is suffering from dementia is never easy. This destructive disease takes its toll not only on the victim's mind, but also on that person's family and friends. If you've become a caregiver for an individual [...]
Warning Signs for Parkinson's Disease With advanced age comes increasing risks of developing myriad health issues, including arthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, and diabetes. Seniors are also at increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease. Because the individual symptoms of Parkinson's disease can mimic other health conditions (and are often brushed aside as "just old age"), [...]
