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10 Signs of Elderly Depression to Watch For
Has Mom or Dad seemed more “down” than normal? Maybe they’re unusually quiet or seem to be withdrawing from activities that they usually enjoy. While it can be easy to write off behavior changes as being a part of the aging process, you might actually be seeing signs that your aging parent is depressed. [pro_ad_display_adzone…
Read MoreFlu Prevention For Seniors
How to Protect Your Parents During Flu Season No one enjoys getting the flu, but the illness can be particularly dangerous for those over 65. The flu can lead to issues like pneumonia and dehydration, and can make pre-existing conditions like asthma worse. Luckily, there are a number of ways that you can help to…
Read MoreMedication & Pill Reminder Tips for the Elderly | Cahoon Care
Medication & Pill Reminder Tips to Keep Your Elderly Parents Healthy Many seniors depend on medications to stay healthy. However, medications are only helpful if seniors sometimes receive the correct doses. Missing doses or taking too much medication can pose serious health risks. Taking medication accurately is a serious issue that many seniors face. Have…
Read MoreSafe Disposal of Unwanted / Unused Medications
Anyone who’s ever taken prescription medicines has had to deal with the problem of how to dispose of unwanted or expired medications. There are several dangers to improper disposal or not disposing of them at all: Risk of accidental poisoning children or pets Chance of them being taken and misused by teens or adults Risk…
Read MorePromising Trials in Field of Alzheimer’s Research
I had the pleasure of attending the Alzheimer’s Association Research Forum. naïve as it may seem to use the word pleasure in the same sentence as Alzheimer’s disease, there was a real sense of hope throughout the audience as the panel of research doctors discussed their updates, findings, and breakthroughs. Alzheimer’s disease has had a…
Read MoreDrink plenty of water to avoid UTIs
Drink plenty of water to avoid UTIs. Between the hot summer air we’re now experiencing in New England and the cold winter air just past, people of all ages must remember to stay hydrated daily. But for seniors, it is especially important. Many seniors try to limit the amount of fluids they drink to cut…
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