Posts by Shanele Healy
Is Driving Safe When Taking Prescription Medications?
Holiday gatherings are the key reason National Drunk and Drugged Driving Month takes place each December.
Read MoreWhen Mom Starts Dating, Here’s What to Expect
According to the Pew Research Center, 49 percent of women over 65 are single. Does that mean they are living like nuns? Not necessarily.
Read MoreQuotes to Inspire You During National Family Caregivers Month
National Family Caregivers Month takes place each November. The goal is to celebrate all that family caregivers do and to promote helping them to take care of themselves too.
Read MoreSwimming is Great Exercise for Seniors
Just thirty minutes of aerobic activity, such as swimming or water aerobics, five days per week can make a huge impact on a senior’s health and well being. Swimming has a variety of benefits for both mental and physical health. Help with Chronic Illness Swimming has been shown to protect, or even improve, bone health…
Read MoreBest Activities for Those with Arthritis
If your elderly loved one has arthritis, it is essential they do some activities. If your elderly loved one sits around, they are much more likely to have increased pain. However, if they were to participate in some activities regularly, they are likely to have reduced pain. There are some activities that you and their…
Read MoreIs Memory Loss a Result of a Health Problem?
Memory loss is a tricky issue to diagnose on your own because there are so many possible causes for memory issues. Your senior may be dealing with one or more of these contributing factors. Cognitive changes are one of the most feared reasons for memory loss, but the truth might be simpler than that. Medication…
Read MoreHow to Help Your Elderly Loved One Sleep Better at Night
Getting quality sleep is very important for everyone. Elderly people need good quality sleep or they could experience a range of health issues from heart problems to mental health issues. If your elderly loved one isn’t currently getting the sleep they need, they might be irritable, confused, depressed, anxious, get sick more often, be emotionally…
Read MorePractical Tips to Help Your Elderly Loved One Improve Their Heart Health
Your elderly loved one’s heart health is extremely important. As they age, they might have more difficulties maintaining their heart health without help. However, you and their senior care providers can help them to improve their heart health in many ways. It is important that you start your elderly loved one off slowly. Exercising 5…
Read MoreDo You Need Tips for Managing Life as a Long-distance Caregiver?
Being a long-distance caregiver is not as difficult as it seems if you’ve got a plan in place.
Read MoreHow to Spot Signs of Diabetes in Seniors
It’s a good idea for family caregivers to know what the signs and symptoms of diabetes are, so they can get the older adult the necessary medical care.
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