How many of you suffer from diabetes? Diabetes is not a terminal illness alone as it can be easily managed through the right combination of exercise, diet, and medication. Moreover, people who live with diabetes can easily lead to a long and healthy life if they choose the right combination. However, if diabetes is poorly [...]

Aging adults often experience vitamin deficiency as getting adequate nutrition can become a challenge. As a person grows old, the number of calorie intake begins to decline. Moreover, as we get old, the body becomes less efficient at absorbing nutrients. Not having enough vitamins in the diet can cause ill effects on the body. It [...]

Have you heard about home doctors? Do they still exist? One of the many reasons why home doctors are gaining popularity is because America’s elderly population is growing at a rapid pace. In 2018, there were 52 million people age 65 and older, according to the Census Bureau’s Vintage Population Estimates. The share of older [...]

In the days gone by, if someone was suffering from a medical ailment, a telegram was sent to summon the family physician to the front door. Armed with a smile, and his medical bag, he would treat the patient for everything from a case of influenza to a broken bone. During that time, it was [...]

On weekdays and weekends when GP practices are closed or seniors who are unable to move out of their bed need medical assistance, home doctors are on road, treating patients for a myriad of chronic and acute illnesses at their home. While these illnesses are not life-threatening, but need immediate medical intervention. Here are a [...]

Music has an ability to evoke memories, bring cheer, and provide comfort. For many decades, people have benefited from the music therapy where music is used to address physical, emotional and cognitive problems in people of all age group. If your parents love music, you can choose music services for the elderly at home. Music [...]

For older adults, just to be alive is not enough, good quality of life is extremely important. From feeling fulfilled and satisfied to getting regular check-ups from the doctors, everything is equally important. However, it may become difficult for seniors to perform different tasks themselves such as visiting the doctor. This is when elderly care services [...]

“You don’t seem sick” “You are such a charming soul, how can you be sick” “People who are sick are low on energy” “Stop being so stressed and eat healthy” Do you hear such phrases often? For many people living with chronic pain, this is a reality. They may not look like they are sick [...]

As adults, seniors are used to having the freedom to do whatever they want, whenever they want. But as they grow old, it becomes difficult for them to do things independently. Seniors not only want to live in their home for as long as possible but want to do things independently. This is when hiring [...]

Human is a social animal and cannot survive alone. Yet, for many seniors, being alone is a reality of life. With no family in the vicinity, death of the spouse, and a few friends, isolation among seniors is a real issue faced by a majority of people. Living alone can have disastrous consequences. This is [...]