The Importance of Checking on the Elderly on Hot Days

The Importance of Checking on the Elderly on Hot Days

One of the most common things you hear on hot days is that you should check on your sick or elderly neighbors. Indeed, this is very important. But why are hot days so dangerous to our elderly family and friends, and why is it so important that we check on them? As...
Medication Safety Tips for Older Adults

Medication Safety Tips for Older Adults

As we age, we often find ourselves taking more prescription medications. Part of the aging process means our bodies don’t always function as well as they used to. Often we find ourselves taking medications to counterbalance the side effects of aging. According to...
Aging with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 

Aging with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 

Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) age, just like the rest of the population; however, their needs and health-related issues may be unique due to their disability. Healthcare professionals lack formal training in caring for this...
Self Care While Caring for Your Aging Parents

Self Care While Caring for Your Aging Parents

You love your parents, but caring for them as they age can seem like a full-time job. As they begin to decline, you end up taking over more of the tasks that they used to be able to do on their own. You worry about their physical and mental health. Are they eating...