Category Archives: Healthcare
A New Way to Navigate Conversations Around Dementia
There’s no easy way to give or receive a dementia diagnosis. It is the start of a difficult rollercoaster of emotions, which are heightened if the diagnosis is presented starkly, without compassion or empathy. There are steps physicians can (and should) take when having conversations around dementia to ease the initial impact, empowering and … Continue reading
A Senior Adult’s Cheatsheet for Healthy Wines
Seniors aging in place or those who are expecting the arrival of their caregiver from a home care agency may be apprehensive about their future days. After all, the first thing that comes to mind when talking about aging is that there will be lots of limitations and restrictions that one has to observe. One … Continue reading
Common Age-Related Conditions to Keep in Mind
One of the biggest problems about aging is the ever increasing risk for a multitude of conditions ranging from mild to life-threatening. These conditions include cancer, dementia, heart disease, hypertension, and that is only the tip of the iceberg. However, even though these are common age-related health conditions, it does not mean you have to … Continue reading
Keeping Your Diabetes in Check in Your Golden Years
Diabetes is a condition in which the body is unable to produce insulin in order to control proper glucose levels. Thus, a person with diabetes needs to pay close attention to their blood sugar. There are some very serious consequences if it goes too high or too low. However, this is not a difficult condition … Continue reading