Tag Archives: Senior Care
Working Toward Wellness
Taking good care of your body is key to growing older and staying healthy. Here’s a list of 10 reasonable goals designed to bring balance to your body, mind and soul. 1. If you smoke, quit. It’s never too late … Continue reading
Vertigo: A Common Cause of Falling in Seniors
Vertigo is the sensation that the outer world is revolving about oneself (objective) or that one is moving in space (subjective). It is often related to chronic disease conditions and to side effects of some medications. The three most common … Continue reading
Osteoporosis and the Importance of Healthy Lifestyle Habits
Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones over time. The word “osteo” comes from the Greek osteon meaning “bone”, while “porosis” comes from the Greek poros meaning “hole, passage”. This disorder is characterized by low bone mass (bone density) and … Continue reading
Preventing and Treating Constipation in theElderly
Constipation means that you don’t have bowel movements very often; it is also defined as fewer than three bowel movements per week. When you do have them, they’re difficult and painful. Constipation is one of the most frequent gastrointestinal disorders; it … Continue reading
Living with COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD is a serious, yet common, illness in the elderly. It interferes with how the lungs work and makes breathing difficult. COPD develops slowly and can worsen over time. Symptoms may include: shortness of breath; wheezing; … Continue reading
Anthony Heruela: Caregiver of the Month
Our Caregiver of the Month embodies the values of excellence, respect, integrity, and accountability. He has consistently assisted his patients achieve an optimal level of wellness and reduce the burden of suffering from illness. According to Anthony, caring for others … Continue reading
Hypothermia in Seniors
Hypothermia means low heat; it is the condition of an abnormally low body temperature. It occurs when the body is exposed to severe cold, and loses heat faster than it can be replaced. As a result, the core body temperature … Continue reading
Back Care Basics for the Elderly
Back pain is common in the elderly; it has a high likelihood of recovery and recurrence. Back pain can occur anywhere along the spine. But the lower back is the most common site for pain because it supports most of … Continue reading
A Senior’s Guide to Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
Sleep patterns change with age. Sleep problems in the elderly typically include difficulty falling asleep or sleeping soundly, sleeping too much, early-morning awakening, and less total sleep time. A mild deterioration in sleep quality may be normal in seniors, but … Continue reading
Alisi Wilbert: Caregiver of the Month
It takes a very special person to take care of someone else. Besides having the training and experience to care for others, Alisi is blessed with a set of intrinsic qualities that certain human beings possess and others do not: … Continue reading
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