Have you ever walked into a room and and forget what you went in for? If so, you’re not alone. According to a report published by the National Institute on Aging forgetfulness is common in many ...
No matter what age, vitamins and mineral are essential for your health. However, it is important to understand that as you get older, your body changes. Thus, your body requires different amounts of v...
As you may know, a seniors’ cognitive health needs to be good because it is something that they need to use on a daily basis. If a senior does not have a healthy sense of cognitive health then t...
Learning to understand the personality and behavior changes in someone with Alzheimer’s disease can be a difficult process. The article Managing Personality and Behavior Changes in Alzheimer’s o...
Aspirin Benefits in Seniors? The National Institute on Aging reported a study recently that showed no positive effect on senior living when taking aspirin daily. In other words, the wide based study w...
Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. We at Family Bridges would like to bring attention to this day so we can all prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation of elders, while committing to the justic...
As you may know, the geriatrics field is healthcare focused on elders. As our elder family members get older they may develop some of the below common geriatric syndromes. It is important to see if th...
There are many problems that a senior may face during their daily lives. It is important to be aware when these issues start to appear and provide proper preventive measures to reduce the likelihood o...
When dealing with elders and caring for them in your home, they may develop these 4 common skin problems such as itchy skin, fungal infections, shingles and pressure ulcers. You should seek a doctor f...
Understanding Safety in Administrating Medication and Other Health Care Needs Elderly people often spend a lot of money purchasing medication as compared to younger generations. This is in response to...