Experts offer tips for avoiding dangerous heat-related health conditions
SUNDAY, July 25 (HealthDay News) — Extreme summer heat can place older people at increased risk for developing the dangerous high body temperature condition known as hyperthermia, experts at the U.S. National Institute on Aging (NIA) warn.
As a result of the body’s inability to regulate body temperature [...]
Illness in the family? How to reduce caregiver stress
(ARA) – Who would ever imagine a healthy college senior might suffer a stroke? But that’s exactly what happened to Nancy Worthen’s daughter, Maggie, at the end of her senior year at Smith College in Massachusetts.
When Maggie fell into a coma after experiencing a brain stem stroke, [...]
An active life begins with healthy joints
(ARA) – What many people don’t know is that our joints are the critical part of the body that allows us to be active and do the activities we most enjoy.
Approximately one-third of Americans 35 and older say their joints prevent them from doing their favorite sport or activity [...]
Having Family Meetings to Resolve Eldercare Issues
A crisis can bring a family closer together and illustrate strength and love; or it can drive a wedge of resentment between members. Whenever a loved one’s heath, safety or wellbeing becomes a concern, it is important to be proactive and address your loved one’s issues. If the [...]
Dispelling Caregiving Myths
Caregiving is an emotional subject which is likely the reason so many myths surround it. This article focuses on dispelling some of these caregiving myths. It’s a must-read for anyone currently involved in caregiving including those who are considering hiring or perhaps even becoming a caregiver. Below are some common myths related to [...]
