Senior Care Blog

Sleep disorders are becoming a major concern for medical professionals regarding seniors. There is an increase in the number of reported cases of sleep disorders among individuals over 70 and when it impact someone who relies on senior care, it can have an impact on more than just their health; it can also affect the care that they receive.

Megan suspected for some time that her mother was having trouble with her health. The problem was that Megan didn’t live close enough to her mother to stop in and check on her. Another added problem was that her mother was a proud woman who wouldn’t say that she was in pain when in fact she was in a great deal of pain.

It was the middle of winter when Sara received a call from the hospital near her mother’s home. One of the administrators was calling to inform her that her mother had been injured in a fall, but that she should make a full recovery. Ever since that night, Sara has found it difficult to get a good night’s sleep.

Many questions surround a family after a loved one suffers a stroke. A person who is lucky enough to survive is going to have to make some lifestyle changes and depending upon the severity of the stroke, a caregiver is going to be necessary for recovery.

My brother and I happened to both (eventually) settle down not too far from our mother’s house. I don’t believe that it was something deliberate or conscious, at least not in the sense that one-day we would be caring for her, but it worked out well for the entire family. We were able to be close, to spend time together, and that was important, especially in the months and years after our father passed away.

Caring for someone who has had a stroke will likely be a challenge, depending on the severity of the stroke, and the expected long-term repercussions that will be associated with it. For the there are some side effects that you may not think about that could be directly the result of the stroke, regardless of whether it was a major stroke or a minor one.

Many researchers believe the number one disease for seniors isn’t heart disease or cancer. It’s loneliness! Loneliness is pervasive among the elder population, and can lead to other physical and mental health issues. The senior person may not get out as much as they used to, and may not have as many visitors coming in to see them.

It’s well known that video games aren’t just for kids. People of all ages have jumped on the Wii bandwagon and have been discovering the health benefits provided in addition to it being just plain fun. But could it really be possible for video games to have an impact on patient care for those with cancer? Medical physicists at UT Southwestern Medical Center have the startling answer.

A diet that includes a sufficient amount of protein is crucial at any age in order to maintain muscle mass and for its metabolism-boosting effect. For those under age 65, a low-protein, high-carb diet is linked to longevity, according to two new studies in the journal Cell Metabolism. They’ve also discovered, though, that the opposite is true for seniors.