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FREE ConsultationAs we age, our taste buds start to diminish and we find that we cannot enjoy the same foods as much as we used to. In this post, we will explore why we experience this loss of taste buds with age, potential risk factors, and what you can do to solve this issue. Do Taste…
Experiencing a burst of energy before death sounds like it would only happen in dramatic films or other forms of fiction. But it’s actually fairly common, and has been observed in modern medical literature for at least two and a half centuries. You can even find accounts from ancient Greek physicians like Hippocrates. What is…
Recovering from surgery without friends or family can be a difficult process. Most surgeries will keep you immobile for long periods of time and you may require some assistance in performing daily tasks. However, there are steps you can take and services you can utilize to ease your recovery. Surgery Recovery: What to Do Before…
Having fluid in the lungs can be scary, dangerous, and deeply uncomfortable. As each breath draws fluid into the lungs instead of air, the resulting shortness of breath may feel like drowning. Fluid in lungs of the elderly is quite common, and it’s often difficult to treat. But what causes fluid in the lungs in…
Companion Care: When You Need Someone To Sit With Elderly Adults As family members and loved ones age, it can be difficult for them to spend long periods of time at home alone. They may find it challenging to complete everyday activities, such as running errands, cleaning the house, or cooking meals. Perhaps they are…
Pneumonia inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with pus or fluid. This can cause a variety of symptoms, including fever, cough, chills, difficulty breathing, and many others. Pneumonia may be mild for certain populations, but it can be deadly for adults older than 65. Seniors are at a greater…
The body needs exercise, and the mind needs stimulation. As Alzheimer’s can gradually wear down your senses, you develop a new need—a need for sensory stimulation. Staying engaged with the world can have significant benefits for patients with dementia. And many of the best ways to stimulate Alzheimer’s patients are much simpler than you might…
Cancer is a very serious situation that is a part of the life of virtually every person in the United States, either because they experience it themselves, or they have a friend or family member who does. If you are a family caregiver for an elderly adult who has been diagnosed with cancer, you will…
The late stages of Alzheimer’s disease can be difficult for the patient, family, and caregivers. It’s important to know the symptoms, understand the progression of the disease, and provide thorough care. As always, it is best to speak with a medical professional before taking action, but knowing what to expect can help you be prepared….
When you’re a caretaker for an elderly loved one, you worry about a lot of things like falls and complications from medications. What you might not have thought about is what to do when they stop eating or drinking. This does happen, so it’s best to know what to look for and how to handle…
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