Driving is a big part of our identity as free individuals. As we age, our ability to drive diminishes. Learn about what to do when an elder loved one is insistent on driving.
While prescribed to help, medications can pose risks for seniors. There are valid reasons to regularly check out prescriptions in your loved one's medicine cabinet.
Alzheimer's can make your loved ones act in ways that they would not normally act. Learn to cope with Alzheimers behavior that can be aggressive and hurtful.
Thunder and lightning can be terrifying for Alzheimer's sufferers and with violent storms moving through regularly during the summer, it's good to know how to help a patient or loved one cope.
Every 18 seconds a senior is treated in an emergency department for a fall. Even beloved pets, which help improve quality of life, can trip up a senior. The following 10 suggestions reduce the risk of falls by improving vision, strength and balance.
Whether in the United States or abroad, seniors will be among the crowds traveling during the summer months. Medical clearances and travel with friends are among factors to be considered for the elderly.
Many of us experience emotional and physical changes that do not significantly interfere with our lives. However, if you or your loved one exhibit several of these warning signs simultaneously, ask your physician for help.
Most people can benefit from taking an active role in their own health care. These questions will help you understand your diagnosis and prognosis, and may help you organize for the future.