by Joanita Bilson | Feb 6, 2023 | Senior Health, Seniors and Health Issues
Seniors who are concerned about heart disease know that they need to get screened for heart disease and watch for some of the most common signs of heart disease like chest pain or arm pain. But not all seniors have those symptoms of heart disease. It turns out there...
by Joanita Bilson | Jan 9, 2023 | Seniors and Health Issues
Aging in place is a great option for seniors, and it’s one that many seniors would prefer. But often seniors and their families have real concerns about seniors staying in their own homes as they get older. Seniors and their families worry about how seniors will get...
by Joanita Bilson | Dec 20, 2022 | Seniors and Health Issues
Your mom lives alone, and she’s insistent that she remains there for the rest of her life. You worry about that being manageable as her health and stamina change. You don’t live nearby, so you want to make sure she always has the support she needs. Senior...
by Joanita Bilson | Oct 25, 2022 | Seniors and Health Issues
Every day, our environment is designed for hands and fingers that need strength, flexibility, and touch to lift, turn, push, pull, grasp, twist, manipulate, tap, and hold items. It is critical to keep your manual dexterity as you age. As you become older, you may find...
by Joanita Bilson | Sep 19, 2022 | Seniors and Health Issues
Self-care. Is it something you make sure takes priority as you help your dad with his daily routines? It’s not surprising if you don’t. Many family caregivers put their parent’s needs first and ignore their own. That’s the goal of...
by Joanita Bilson | Aug 15, 2022 | Seniors and Health Issues
National Wellness Month every August is an opportunity for you and your senior to assess what’s working well for her as she tries to be as healthy as possible. If there are changes that would improve her overall wellness, now is the perfect time to make those shifts....
