Seniors & Health Issues
Can Home Health Care Help a Senior Who Is Pursuing Cancer Treatment?
Nearly two million people in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer each year. If you are a family caregiver for an elderly adult who has recently been diagnosed with cancer and has decided to pursue a treatment, the level of care and support you give them will make a tremendous difference in how…
Read MoreThree Vaccines Your Parents Need to Protect Their Health
When you have kids, it’s easy to keep up with vaccines they need. When you’re an adult, you might not stay proactive. Some illnesses can be easily prevented or made less severe by getting vaccinations when you’re older. Here are three vaccines your parents need to protect their health. Flu Shots Each year, your parent…
Read MoreHelp Your Elderly Relative Deal With Rosacea
Rosacea is one of the most common skin diseases and can develop in people of all ages and skin types. Elderly adults are among the most likely to be affected with the most severe symptoms. Facial redness, bumps, thickened skin, inflamed skin, and burning and itching are the most common symptoms of rosacea. If you…
Read MorePrevent Deep Vein Thrombosis in Elderly Adults
Georgia was worried about her elderly father. He had been complaining about an ache in his leg, but Georgia assumed that it was just related to his sedentary lifestyle. When the leg began to swell and turn red, she immediately took him to the doctor for an exam. When the doctor announced that her father…
Read MoreDo You Actually Want to Be Your Parent’s Caregiver As They Cope with Cancer?
Being a family caregiver for an elderly adult who is living with cancer can be a unique opportunity to spend quality time with them, show your love and appreciation, and help them to live the highest quality of life possible as they battle with this disease. For many people, this is a meaningful and fulfilling…
Read MoreHow Can You Tell if Your Mom is Suffering From a UTI?
Senior Care Somerset NJ-As a senior citizen’s immune system is not as quick to act as the immune system in a younger adult, it can be harder to determine when a UTI is present. Typical symptoms are a frequent need to urinate, a burning sensation while going to the bathroom, and the feeling that your bladder is still full even after using the toilet.
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