The Role Nutrition Plays During Cancer Treatment
Family caregivers play a major role in a cancer patient’s journey to recovery. They shoulder a myriad of responsibilities from helping the patient attend doctor appointments, to providing emotional support, to tending to the nutritional needs of the patient.
February 03, 2017Michele Fan #Health/MedicalBetter Digestion After the Thanksgiving Feast
You swirl another ladle of gravy on the mashed potatoes and gulp down another helping of turkey. But before the pumpkin pie is cut, you start to feel that internal restlessness. What happens to your body’s digestion when you overeat?
November 22, 2016Beth Lueders #Aging #Health Living #Health/MedicalSocialization –– How It Benefits Caregivers and Care Receivers
Caregivers are frequently told how important it is for them to stay engaged socially, but I think we sometimes forget how beneficial it can also be for the care receiver.
November 10, 2016Elaine K. Sanchez #Aging #Health/Medical #Caregiving5 Things We Learned From Reagan’s Alzheimer’s and Thatcher’s Dementia
In what is considered his farewell address to the American people, former President Ronald Reagan penned a November 5, 1994, letter announcing his recently diagnosed Alzheimer’s disease, the irreversible neurological condition that is the most frequent form of dementia.
November 01, 2016Beth Lueders #Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care & Support #Aging #Caregiving #Health/Medical #Support for Adult CaregivingDiabetes-friendly Halloween Treats
Do you have any healthy Halloween recipes? Share with us!
October 27, 2016Beth Lueders #Aging #Health Living #Caregiving #Health/Medical #Support for Adult Caregiving4 “Sugar Strategies” for People With Diabetes to Enjoy Desserts
Every year, Americans celebrate National Dessert Day (October 14) by sampling a full menu of sweets. Do you know which American age group is most likely to pick up their dessert fork or to dip a spoon in some dessert decadence?
October 13, 2016Beth Lueders #Health Living #Aging #Health/MedicalManaging Medications Challenges Seniors; Why You Should Report Memory Issues to Your Doctor
These and other stories are in the October edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter, providing information, advice and support for adult caregiving.
September 28, 2016Rita Ude #Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care & Support #Pain Management #Health/Medical #Support for Adult CaregivingToo Much Television Is Bad for You
A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association finds that Americans who watch at least three hours of television a day double their risk of dying prematurely compared to people who watch TV an hour or less a day.
September 20, 2016Beth Lueders #Health Living #Aging #Health/MedicalPill Organizers Could Lead to Overdoses
According to a new report, pill organizers may actually be responsible for causing dangerous overdoses. Individuals who started to use a pill organizer suffered impaired mobility, episodes of dangerously low blood sugar, and falls.
August 30, 2016Dr. Rein Tideiksaar #Health Living #Fall Prevention #Planning for Eldercare #Health/MedicalHome Remedies for Aches and Pains of Aging
A 2012 National Health Interview Study found that 11.2 percent of adults report having daily pain.
August 09, 2016Beth Lueders #Aging #Health Living #Pain Management #Health/MedicalAre Men’s Brains Smaller Than Women’s?
A Mayo Clinic study of 1,246 men and women between ages 30 and 95—with normal cognitive function—shows that the brain’s memory region, the hippocampus, shrinks more for men than women, especially past age 60.
July 26, 2016Beth Lueders #Aging #Health/MedicalThe Opioid Crisis and Fall Risk
Seniors using opioids are at a seven-fold greater risk for falls (and increased hip fractures) than those who use other pain relievers, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
July 19, 2016Dr. Rein Tideiksaar #Elder Care Mediation #Aging #Pain Management #Fall Prevention #Health/MedicalIs the Rate of Alzheimer’s Declining? How to Relieve Back Pain
These and other stories are in the June edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter, providing information, advice and support for adult caregiving.
May 26, 2016Rita Ude #Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care & Support #Aging #Health/Medical #Support for Adult CaregivingNational Nurses Day Celebrates the Contribution of Nurses
National Nurses Week (May 6-12) each year celebrates the contributions nurses make to our lives and communities.
What would you do to honor nurses in America?
Coconut Fat May Slow Aging
Nutrition experts praise coconut fat as a super food that improves brain function, boosts energy and burns the body’s excess fat. Plus, research is finding that a diet high in coconut fat also may delay brain cells from aging.
April 19, 2016Beth Lueders #Health Living #Health/Medical #CaregivingGetting Around When You No Longer Drive
It’s time for your elderly loved one to give up the car keys, but how will he or she get around to doctor appointments, errands and social activities?
March 29, 2016Beth Lueders #Aging #Health/Medical #Support for Adult Caregiving #Planning for EldercareDecreasing Fall Risk Through Dancing
A new study showed that elders who participated in a half hour of ballroom dancing (three days a week for three months) had a 50% improvement in balance and fewer falls.
March 17, 2016Dr. Rein Tideiksaar #Health/Medical #Fall Prevention #Caregiving #Caregiver Help #Support for Adult CaregivingNational Nutrition Month®
The 2016 theme of the March healthy eating campaign is “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right.” One of the main goals of the March healthy diet focus is to help children through older adults make informed food choices and develop sound eating and regular physical activity habits.
March 15, 2016Beth Lueders #Health Living #Aging #Support for Adult Caregiving #Health/Medical #CaregivingMedical Skepticism Over Brain Games
The influx of computer-based brain games has promised people even more command of their mental acuity—improved memory skills, faster recall of childhood stories and even prevention of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive decline. But are these brain games really working?
March 08, 2016Beth Lueders #Health Living #Aging #Caregiving #Support for Adult Caregiving #Health/Medical #Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care & Support #Planning for EldercareTax Credit Tips for Seniors and Family Caregivers
If you are a senior receiving care or are caring for an older relative, you may be eligible for additional tax deductions and credits. Examples of elder care tax benefits include claiming a parent, stepparent, father-in-law or mother-in-law as a dependent on your tax return or deducting contributions you made toward your aging relative’s medical expenses.
March 01, 2016Beth Lueders #Paying for Eldercare #Caregiving #Support for Adult Caregiving #Health/Medical #Government #Caregiver HelpSeniors Unprepared for Hospital Discharge; Consider Dental Costs When Planning Retirement
These and other stories are in the March edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter, providing information, advice and support for adult caregiving.
February 27, 2016Rita Ude #Health Living #Support for Adult Caregiving #Health/Medical #RightTransitionsRightCare … The Right Choice for You.
Securing at-home care for your loved one is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. Right at Home is committed to helping you choose senior care wisely. Rest assured that with Right at Home, your loved one will be getting the Right Care.
February 23, 2016Beth Lueders #Aging #Health Living #Fall Prevention #Support for Adult Caregiving #Planning for Eldercare #Health/MedicalHigh Blood Pressure and Alzheimer’s Disease
If you have high blood pressure, known as hypertension, and are taking certain medications for the condition, you also may be lowering your risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
February 18, 2016Beth Lueders #Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care & Support #Aging #Caregiving #Support for Adult Caregiving #Planning for Eldercare #Health/MedicalVitamin D and Fall Risk
Many health providers recommend vitamin D supplements as a way to build muscle strength and prevent falls in elders. Does high doses of vitamin D improve mobility for seniors?
February 16, 2016Dr. Rein Tideiksaar #Aging #Health Living #Support for Adult Caregiving #Health/Medical #Fall PreventionHeart Disease and Women
Two types of heart disease, coronary microvascular disease (MVD) and broken heart syndrome, are lesser known but pose a specific risk for women. The American Heart Association reports that 64 percent of women who die suddenly from coronary heart disease, the most common type of heart disease, showed no previous signs of heart trouble.
February 02, 2016bETH lUEDERS #Health Living #Caregiving #Health/MedicalDementia Caregivers Worry About Own Risk; Home Care Supports Seniors With Heart Failure
These and other stories are in the February edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter, providing information, advice and support for adult caregiving.
January 29, 2016Rita Ude #Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care & Support #Caregiving #Support for Adult Caregiving #Health Living #Health/MedicalWhat are the Stages of Dementia?
Most forms of dementia have no cure, but are reversible if caused by treatable factors including nutritional deficiency, an infection or brain bleed. Right at Home senior care providers can help patients who have dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
January 14, 2016Beth Lueders #Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care & Support #Caregiving #Support for Adult Caregiving #Health/MedicalThe Secrets to Identifying Drug Misuse in Seniors
Drug misuse is often overlooked. One reason for this is that signs of drug misuse may be attributed to other age-related health problems, such as depression or dementia.
January 12, 2016Dr. Rein Tideiksaar #Health/Medical #Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care & SupportResolutions for Healthier Aging; Health Benefits Can Be Gained Even From Light Exercise
These and other stories are in the January edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter, providing information, advice and support for adult caregiving.
January 07, 2016Rita Ude #Aging #Health Living #Health/Medical #Support for Adult CaregivingWhen You Can’t Be Home for the Holidays; National Influenza Vaccination Week is December 6-12, 2015
These and other stories are in the December edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter, providing information, advice and support for adult caregiving.
December 03, 2015Rita Ude #Health Living #Health/Medical #Caregiving #Support for Adult CaregivingThanksgiving Safety Tips
The house is full of bustling conversations and the rich aroma of your favorite Thanksgiving entrees. The grandkids are scurrying from room to room, while the adults mingle and munch in the kitchen, grandkids
November 19, 2015Katrina Markel #Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care & Support #Health Living #Aging #Caregiving #Health/MedicalI’ve Fallen! Is it Alzheimer’s?
If an elder with memory problems suffers a fall, there’s a tendency to just dismiss the cause by saying that the person has Alzheimer’s. But Alzheimer’s is not the only health issue that can lead to memory loss, confusion and forgetfulness.
October 20, 2015Dr. Rein Tideiksaar #Aging #Health/Medical #Caregiving #Fall Prevention