What is OpenDNA? What can it tell you about your heart health?
Have you ever wondered about your potential risks for cardiovascular disease? According to the 2024 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics report from the American Heart Association, heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the United States for over 100 years.
Celebrating Valentine’s Day with an Aging Loved One
Just when you think the holidays are behind us, Valentine’s Day is here! Some people think this is the most romantic day of the year.
Veterans Tricare Costs Are Going Up Again in 2024!
Military service members, families, and retirees will pay more for Tricare in 2024, with modest increases generally amounting to about 3%.
Geriatric Massage: The Best Therapy for Elderly
A geriatric massage can be used as therapy for basic stress relief and relaxation. It can be considered as an alternative to therapy
The Challenges of Dental Care While Living with Dementia
Understanding an individual’s current and past experiences with dentistry and oral care is essential in being able to effectively support their oral care needs.
Long-Term Care Insurance Explained
This coverage is designed to bridge the gap and cover costs health insurance won't. It might be hard to imagine now, but chances are you’ll need some help taking care of yourself later in life. The big question is: How will you pay for it?
Combatting Senior Malnutrition
Malnutrition is more something you are likely to consider as a third-world problem or a result of unhealthy eating habits than a regular issue, but the truth is that one of the most nutritionally deficient groups in this country is actually the elderly.
10 Helpful Tips for Taking an Aging Parent to the Doctor
When you take an aging parent to a medical appointment, you wind up playing many roles. Suddenly you’re not just a concerned family member, but also a caregiver and a medical advocate.
4 Things to Do If You Haven’t Been to the Doctor in Years
So, you haven’t been to the doctor in years. No worries, you aren’t alone. It’s estimated that 25% of people in the United States don’t have a primary care physician and about 20% of people haven’t been to a doctor in more than five years.
Prepare Older Adults in Your Family for the Holidays
With the so many holidays around the corner from several religions, it’s the time for families to start preparing for travel, meals, gatherings, but we should also consider making plans for the older adults in our families.