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Five Important Things to Know About In-Home Care for Your Aging Parent

Consistent attention to health needs is a main concern with aging relatives. Extra care is needed when 24 hour care is not applicable at the hands of the family. This is where in-home care becomes an option. Professional care is usually the only way to ensure...

Bridging the Gap: How to Help Your Aging Parents Who Aren’t Ready for a Nursing Home Yet

The first of the baby boomers reached retirement age in 2011 and according to the AARP, an average of 9,000 boomers join these ranks daily. As many grown children know, transitioning your parent into a nursing home or assisted living is never without its...

Top 6 Reasons to Utilize a Medical Alert System in Your Home

Are you considering a medical alert system (also known as PERS devices, as in personal emergency response systems) in your home or the home of a loved one? If so, you may be on the fence about whether one is truly necessary. It’s a fact that a medical alert...

Superfoods for Super Seniors: Tasty Nutrition for Your Retirement Years

Without the right tools, eating healthy can be a challenge. At the end of an arduous day, the last thing on your mind is often getting adequate nutrition. If you’re a person who privileges convenience over healthy eating, I’ve got some fantastic news for you:...

Five New Medical Innovations to Keep an Eye On in 2015

We live in an age of highly advanced technology, and are presented each day with a new concept, gadget, or technical innovation that is about to rock the world. However, technology isn’t just about having the nicest smartphones or voice activated homes—the medical...