It looks like we were spared the wrath of Tropical Storm Erika over the weekend, with the exception of heavy rains that seemed to never end. But we were lucky. Hurricane season is heating up now and Champion Home Health Care wants you to be prepared not only for yourself, but for those you care for. The [...]
Stepping into the role of caregiver for an aging loved one comes with stress that you won't expect or plan for. Here are some tips on how to manage the role without so much "caregiver stress". It is absolutely critical to take care of yourself when you become a caregiver. Here are ten great tips to [...]
Article written by Richard Eisenberg Here’s a frightening statistic from the just-released United States of Aging survey: Only 3% of professionals supporting people 60 and older say they are very confident older Americans will be able to afford their health care costs as they age. (The survey was conducted by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, National Council [...]
With more and more families dispersed geographically, adult children who live far away from their elderly parents face ongoing worry about their health and safety. As aging parents, particularly those who live alone, face medical and mobility issues, questions relating to their physical, social and psychological well-being arise. How do you know if a parent's needs have [...]
The Washington Post By Gail Sullivan July 8 A group of British scientists have identified 10 blood proteins that can predict with 87 percent accuracy whether someone with early signs of memory loss will develop Alzheimer’s disease within a year.There is no cure for the disease, which is the fourth leading cause of deathin adults. It can erase a lifetime’s [...]
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