When taking a vacation, the inevitable should always be planned out ahead of time. Most people call it a "Plan B!" To most tourists and their families, getting sick while on vacation doesn't cross their minds. Unfortunately, a family member can come down with the flu,...
Getting older is a natural part of life. As a person gets older, their needs will begin to change. If you have a senior loved one you look after, you need to pay attention to warning signs they may be presenting. In some cases, having a home care agency come in and...
There have been some debate the last several years over just when “old age” begins, and when is a person considered geriatric. It seems that age 65 has been the retirement age for collecting Social Security, but now that has been bumped up to 67. Several news services...
When many people think of drug and alcohol abusers, they think only of adults. In fact, many teens are addicts as well. At such a young age, it is easy to get caught in the trap of alcohol and drug abuse, not realizing that before long they will be in need of...
Senior living is not all doom and gloom. Part of the work of any skilled nursing services provider is to recognize and remind their patients of the positives in life as they grow older. With old age comes wisdom, but there is also the small issue of the body getting...
