You’re at work, digging into your daily routine and the phone rings. It’s your mom’s neighbor calling to tell you your mom took a fall and is on the way to the hospital. This is...
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Eyes and Aging: Diseases and Disorders to Watch For
Time takes a toll on our bodies, and our eyes are no exception. Most people start experiencing eye changes as they reach middle age. You may need reading glasses, see colors...
Internet Safety for Seniors
For many people who have retired from long careers, worrying about their online security may be something that fell off the radar when they left work behind. But online security...
Diet and Dementia: Experts Agree, What You Eat Matters
Dementia is one of the most insidious conditions afflicting humanity — people of every race in every country around the world. As we age, dementia becomes more and more likely...
Need a Break? Consider Respite Care in Jackson
Being a caregiver to an ill or incapacitated loved one may sound like a mission of mercy at first, something you want to do simply because you care so much. After several months,...
Senior Living: Medical Technology Trends
Today’s seniors grew up in a world of black-and-white television (if any), transistor radios, and wall-mounted telephones. Needless to say: Boy, have things changed! Our...
Inpatient Rehab: What to Expect
If inpatient rehab is on the calendar for you, you’re probably wondering what’s in store. A good place to begin is with the definition of rehabilitation: “The action, process, or...
Assisted Living: Not a Nursing Home
As more baby boomers age into retirement, many will be making decisions about where they spend their golden years. For some, aging at home is appealing, while for others, moving...
Inpatient Rehab: Preparing for Your Stay
When you suffer a debilitating injury or illness, rehabilitation is often the next step after acute care in a hospital or outpatient surgery. The purpose of inpatient rehab is to...
Understanding Medicare and Medicaid — What’s the Difference?
Insurance and health care in general can be very confusing. One of the most baffling things to many is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid. With names that sound similar...
Senior Health: What’s the Difference Between Rehab and Skilled Nursing?
Understanding the many differences between various kinds of health care services and facilities can be a daunting task, especially when you’re experiencing medical problems and...
Assisted Living: What Will My Day-to-Day Life Be Like?
Assisted living can be a lifesaver for anyone who is unable to safely take care of themselves without daily assistance, but it can also be a fun social experience for those...
