National Senior Citizens Day, observed on August 21, is a special occasion dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the contributions of older adults in our communities. This day serves as a reminder of the invaluable experiences and wisdom that seniors bring…
Every August, the United States observes National Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness Month. This initiative aims to raise awareness about a genetic disorder that affects the motor neurons in the spinal cord, leading to progressive muscle wasting and weakness. While…
Nursing Assistants Make A Big Difference in Quality of Care Perhaps one of the most under-appreciated positions in the medical field is the nursing assistant. While it doesn’t take the same amount of schooling that becoming a registered nurse requires,…
Seniors Over the Age of 55 Face Greater Risk of Cataracts If you or someone you love is experiencing vision problems and is over the age of 55, cataracts may be the culprit. Although cataracts can occur in younger patients…
Skilled Nurses Can Help Seniors Remain at Home When seniors experience a health condition requiring a hospital visit, they often need additional care beyond the length of their stay. Recovery can be a long process, especially following a surgery or other…
Happy Mother’s Day! Over on FamilyAffaires.com they just published an article that we wrote for them with suggestions for celebrating Mother’s Day with older loved ones. We hope that you’ll read the article there and enjoy it. The article at FamilyAffaires.com Mother’s…
Should Your Elderly Loved One Be in the Hospital? Hospitals provide wonderful care for acute medical problems such as a heart attack, stroke, or necessary surgery. But for the chronic issues faced by many elderly people, the hospital may not…
National Health Center Week (NHCW) is an annual celebration with the goal of raising awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s health centers over the past five decades. This event is an opportunity to recognize the vital role that…
New Study May Represent Breakthrough in Alzheimer’s Treatment For many years, doctors have relied on drugs and behavioral management to treat elderly patients with Alzheimer’s. To date, no one has been able to identify a cure or procedure that will…
Dementia Patients Need Different Intervention A new book by Dr. G Allen Power seeks to challenge conventional wisdom about how to treat dementia and Alzheimer’s patients. Dr. Power argues that dementia should be approached not as a disease, but as a…