Yearly Archives: 2012
High Blood Pressure in Seniors
Blood pressure is how hard your blood pushes against the walls of your blood vessels as it flows through your body. A blood pressure reading of 140/90 is generally considered high; it falls under Stage 1 Hypertension (another term for … Continue reading
Carolyn Christensen: Caregiver of the Month
Carolyn has always known what her calling is–to help the elderly live in the comfort of their own homes with independence and dignity. Gifted with an inherent love for people, she has been delivering home health care with compassion for … Continue reading
Job Stress: Causes, Symptoms, and Ways to Reduce It
Almost every job has stress–it’s a fact of life. Stress is highly subjective, uniquely perceived by the person experiencing it. Stress in itself is neither good nor bad; however, its effect may be positive or negative. Some common causes of … Continue reading
Do Men Go through Menopause?
Whether or not men go through a well-defined menopause is what the medical community is currently debating; only a small number of aging men have male menopause. Some doctors call this problem androgen (testosterone) decline in the aging male, but … Continue reading
Managing Polypharmacy in the Elderly
As the geriatric population in the United States continues to rise, so does the incidence of polypharmacy, defined as the “the excessive or unnecessary use of medication.” The average older adult uses nearly five prescription medications and two nonprescription medications. … Continue reading
Dealing with Senior Incontinence
Incontinence is the uncontrolled or accidental release of urine; it is a very common problem, especially among older adults (one in 10 people 65 years of age or older are estimated to experience bladder control problems). It occurs more often … Continue reading
When it’s Time to Give Up the Keys…
Nervousness and diminished confidence are two of the most common signs that interfere with driving safety. If you are able to recognize your limitations before something terrible happens, that is a sign of strength. Talk to your doctor about this … Continue reading
Lagrimas “Babes” Bundang: Caregiver of the Month
After seven years of providing care, Lagrimas or “Babes” knows that being a good caregiver calls for taking good care of herself. This is perhaps one of the easiest things to say, but often one of the most difficult things … Continue reading
Fire Safety Tips: How to Prepare for the Unexpected
Being prepared is important; it can save your life. And careful planning helps ensure that you’ll have what you need to get through an emergency. Here’s a list of fire safety practices in the home: use several electrical circuits to … Continue reading
Heat Waves Can Be Deadly…How Do We Cope?
Periods of extremely hot weather–heat waves–can cause serious health problems for everyone, but the most vulnerable people are older people, especially over 75 years, babies and young children, people with serious chronic conditions, people with mobility problems, people with serious … Continue reading
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