by Caring Nurses | Oct 30, 2023 | Latest News
Over the years, a senior may have steadily increased the size of the home in which they live. If a number of children were part of the family, the need for a larger home may have increased the need for size. But, as the children move away, the house does not...
by Caring Nurses | Oct 20, 2023 | Latest News
Getting a colonoscopy every ten years has become somewhat of a norm for those people over 50 years old, Despite the discomfort and mild embarrassment associated with the procedure, many elders are getting regular colon cancer screenings–so regularly, in fact,...
by Caring Nurses | Oct 10, 2023 | Latest News
If you are over 60 (or care for someone who is), it is highly probable that you (or they) had a case of chicken pox when you were young. The vaccine for chicken pox was released in 1995, meaning you were probably infected long before it was available. You are also...
by Caring Nurses | Sep 30, 2023 | Latest News
Wrinkles, loss of strength, gray hair. All signs of aging. Less obvious is the impact on the brain. Much research is going toward the changes in the older brain, such as a decline in memory and cognitive abilities. Memory Storage Certain parts of the brain are...
by Caring Nurses | Sep 20, 2023 | Latest News
Life is full of important decisions. As we age, we may have fewer decisions to make, but some of them are more important than others. A key decision is whether, in your years of declining physical ability, you stay in your home or elect to move into other housing...
by Caring Nurses | Sep 10, 2023 | Latest News
Oftentimes, family members, out of love, will try to take over the responsibility of caring for a parent or loved one. They can soon discover that this is extremely difficult and not manageable if they are still taking care of their own families or working full-time...