The Importance of Music in the Daily Lives of Older Adults
Many people are able to find meaning through music. As noted in a study published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), researchers determined that humans listen to music to regulate their mood, achieve self-awareness, promote self-expression, and to enhance social relatedness. For aging adults, especially those who have limited mobility, music can offer a […]
How Our Nutrition Requirements Change as We Age
As we age, healthy eating becomes even more important. Unfortunately, according to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), seniors face unique nutritional challenges — from fast-changing nutritional requirements to difficulty preparing meals or getting access to healthy food. It is imperative that seniors get the assistance that they require to take care of themselves and their […]
Helping and Teaching Elderly Parents to Improve their Lives Through Technology
Modern technology brings us together, which is why it is so important that older adults keep their technology skills at least somewhat up to date. This is not the only reason why elderly individuals should engage with modern technology – many apps can help keep users mentally sharp and alert their loved ones in the […]
How to Secure a Home for an Elderly Family Member Without It Feeling Like a Prison
Moving an elderly loved one into an assisted living center is never easy. Unfortunately, this can be a difficult process for many reasons. For example, a recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that many seniors struggle with adjusting to life in assisted living facilities to the point that it […]
What to Do When Elderly Parents Will Not Take Their Medication
If you have an elderly parent or relative who has a serious medical condition, you may be having trouble getting them to take their medication on a regular basis. This is a major problem in the United States. According to a study published in Risk Management and Healthcare Policy, as many as 50 percent of […]
What Is Chemotherapy?
Almost everyone knows someone who has been afflicted by or has died from cancer. Nearly one out of two men in the United States alone will receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, compared to about one out of every three women. The likelihood of cancer also increases depending on the types of careers or […]
How to Prevent and Manage Diabetes
There are nearly 11.2 million senior citizens in the United States that are currently diagnosed as diabetics. Of those who are afflicted with diabetes, only about 10% are Type 1 while the other 90% are Type 2. There is nothing that can be done to prevent the 10% of diabetics diagnosed with Type 1, but […]
What Is Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid cancer is one of the many cancers covered under the EEOICPA and RECA free home health benefits which we provide, as long as the person who has developed this cancer worked for the DOE in the US. Thyroid cancer is projected to develop in more than 56 thousand individuals in 2017, with an astounding 75% […]
What is Multiple Myeloma?
Multiple Myeloma is a relatively uncommon cancer which develops in about .06% of the American population each year (a little more than 20,000). Though multiple myeloma is a generally manageable cancer, healthcare professionals have yet to find a cure. Through substantial courses of different treatments and healthy living, doctors have been able to increase the […]