There are experiences in life that people may have to recover from. While most of it is from emotional and psychological trauma, people do not talk about physical recovery as much, especially when it involves surgery. For the most part, a person may get by with prescription medicines and alternative procedures, but if things are […]
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So, what is a diabetic diet? The ADA or American Diabetes Association says there is no single answer. Healthy diabetic elderly diets contain non-starchy veggies and limit sweets and processed carbohydrates. However, diabetic elders have numerous pleasant and healthful meal and snack alternatives. Diabetes is a glucose metabolism disorder, and it occurs when the pancreas […]
Most things in this world aren’t permanent, and that includes lives. Unfortunately, everyone has their own time to go, and some may leave early or later on in their lives. No person wants to know that their ailing loved one has no more chances for treatment, much less they’re likely to die. Many people don’t […]
Mental health is equally important as physical health. However, not all families realize that, so they end up ignoring or overlooking mental health issues in their families. As a result, many patients dealing with mental health issues don’t get the proper treatment and care they need, resulting in more severe complications and effects. If you […]
When we talk about patient care, many think that it only covers physical and medical care. Although it’s important to have conversations about the mind and body, spirituality is also important. In essence, the spirit is neither the mind nor body—it’s the force that shapes and influences a person’s life and actions. Spirituality encourages us […]
There are many drawbacks to aging. In fact, it can be quite a taxing experience for our loved ones that have a hard time processing it. Because of this, they won’t always tell you what they are going through. As such, you may have to recognize these tell-tale signs all on your own. Here are […]
It’s a common misconception that all long-term care is the same. This just isn’t the case as different people have varying needs. This is especially true for people who are more advanced in age as they tend to have more specific needs than the rest of the general population. Considering how important it is to […]
One of the toughest, most challenging experiences anyone can go through in their life is living with a terminal illness such as dementia, cancer, and the like. Not only is the illness directly affecting the person’s life physically, but it can also be detrimental to their psychological and even spiritual health as they slowly near […]
Does you loved one need home hospice care? Sooner or later, death comes to us all. Usually, people who face terminal illnesses have it worse. They know that there’s no chance of them healing, and nothing that can be done won’t be effective. This is also very hard for the terminally ill’s loved ones because […]
Everyone can develop mental health issues, but some people are more vulnerable than others. Seniors are particularly susceptible to experiencing the signs and symptoms of depression. This serious condition affects around six million Americans aged 65 and older, which is as alarming as it sounds. Depression is more than just fleeting feelings of sadness—it’s a […]