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Study Finds EMTs Are on the Forefront of End-of-Life Care Paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) are trained to save lives. But they sometimes enter situations where a dying patient’s end-of-life wishes contradict their professional code. What do they do when faced with someone who is imminently dying and whose pre-hospital order is “do not…

Dementia, Confusion and Forgetfulness: The Right Diagnosis Is Important Carolyn was worried about her 82-year-old mother. Mom, always so active and independent, had stopped going outside. Her condo was untidy, and there was little nourishing food in the kitchen. Mom seemed forgetful and her speech was slurred. Carolyn insisted that Mom go to the doctor…

For Many Seniors, Good Health Is a Balancing Act According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the leading cause of injuries in older adults. Many of these injuries are fatal. Nearly one out of three older adults falls each year. Seniors are at greater risk for balance problems and falls!…

Democrats, Republicans Alike Say Caregivers Need Help! An AARP poll found that no matter what their political leanings, Americans are in favor of improved support for the nation’s 42 million family caregivers. Caregivers have bipartisan support! We don’t hear about many issues these days that draw bipartisan support—but a recent poll from the AARP shows…

The Amazing Health Benefits of Pets Anyone who has owned a pet knows the joy an animal can bring to one’s life. You often hear enthusiasts describing their pets as their “children” and including them in family vacations and activities. Service animals help people with various disabilities get around in the world. Florence Nightingale, a…

Keeping Seniors Cool And Staying Hydrated During Summer’s Heat According the National Weather Service, heat is one of the leading causes of weather-related death in the United States, causing hundreds of fatalities each year. Older adults are even more susceptible to the dangers of heat, as they are less likely to sense and respond to…

Tips for Family Caregivers of Stroke Patients When a loved one has a stroke, family members are often overwhelmed with countless questions. The American Stroke Association offers 15 tips to help It’s better to find out than miss out. Be aware of the medications that have been prescribed to your loved one and their side…

Osteoporosis and Aging May Is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month Bones feel solid, but the inside of a bone is actually filled with holes like a honeycomb. Bone tissues are broken down and rebuilt all the time. While some cells build new bone tissue, others dissolve bone and release the minerals inside. As we…

Home Care Supports Arthritis Patients According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 50 million Americans are living with arthritis. It is the most common disease in people over the age of 65, and approximately half of the population of that age has some form of the disease. It affects all race…

More Seniors Answering the Call for Volunteers April 12-18 is National Volunteers Week 2015. If you think you are too old to be of service, think again! Medical research confirms that loneliness is bad for our health. Feelings of isolation raise blood pressure and contribute to sleep disorders, cognitive impairment and a host of other…