It is common for seniors to sustain injuries as a result of accidental falls. Debilitating injuries range from short-term sprains, bumps, and bruises to fractures and head traumas which may require hospitalization. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
The number of Americans providing care for aging relatives has reached 53 million. About 17 percent of the US population is a family caregiver, and most are losing sleep, worrying, losing income, struggling to balance caregiving tasks with their workload…
Thanks go out to those who care for the sick, and to those who support them. At the same time, we should be skeptical of bills we may be presented for that care. The struggle to contain healthcare costs in…
Americans who live in nursing homes are among the most vulnerable. When the novel coronavirus did hit, these nursing homes became its ground zero as many residents and workers did not receive testing, and staff found obtaining personal protective equipment…
Nowadays, it’s so welcome to hear good news about health. Now there are some, for the huge numbers of people suffering from Alzheimer’s dementia and ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease). Researchers have found links between…