Posts from June, 2021 June 24, 2021 Six Tricks to Bump up Your Senior’s Appetite If you’re noticing that your elderly family member isn’t eating like she used to, there might be a reason. Always talk to her doctor first to rule out health issues, and then consider some of these ideas. Increase Activity Levels As long as her doctor agrees, your senior may ... Read More June 18, 2021 Four Coping Strategies for Senior Sleep Problems When your elderly family member isn’t sleeping well, so much else in her life can be a struggle. Lack of proper sleep can also cause her to have more difficulty with health issues, which is definitely something that you want to avoid for her. Keep a Sleep Schedule Having a ... Read More June 11, 2021 Men’s Health Month: Your Dad's Recovery Following Prostate Removal What do you know about the prostate? Older men have a higher risk of developing prostate issues. During Men's Health Month in June, discover what tests your dad should be undergoing when it comes to his prostate and what happens if he needs to have it removed. After the age ... Read More June 04, 2021 When Is High Blood Pressure an Emergency Situation? High blood pressure is always a cause for concern, but there are times when your elderly family member’s blood pressure may spike especially high very quickly. That becomes an emergency situation with her blood pressure and may require a trip to the hospital. Shortness of ... Read More
