Spring Cleaning in a Senior’s Home
There’s something about spring that makes people want to tidy up their home, get rid of unwanted and unneeded items that will improve home safety for seniors, and enjoy the coming spring and summer season. Perhaps that’s a good time to broach the subject of getting...
Pain Management in the Elderly
As we age, our bodies just don’t work the way they did when we were younger. And for some, pain becomes more and more of an issue in our daily lives. Just as a medical professional does, ask your elderly family member to learn to assess their pain level on a one to 10...
What causes loss of strength in the elderly
As a middle-aged adult, you may notice signs that your parent is losing strength. One of the primary reasons that muscle weakness develops in the elderly is decreased physical activity. Physically inactive people can lose 3 to 5 percent of their muscle mass each year...
