Lyme disease is only contracted through the bite of a deer tick. That deer tick has to be infected with the bacterium known as borrelia burgdorferi. Here’s the important part, the tick has to be attached for 36 to 48 hours for the disease to spread. That can...
Many elderly adults will fall and get injured in their own homes. Other elderly adults will get stuck in their homes in the case of a fire. This may be because they didn’t hear the fire alarm going off. If an emergency like this occurs, what is your elderly loved one...
Research shows that there are many people who have Parkinson’s disease who will get dementia, as well. This is often referred to as Parkinson’s disease dementia. This type of dementia will be caused by protein deposit buildups in one’s brain. If you are wondering if...
Unfortunately, there are many elderly adults that fall for various reasons. They may slip and fall on ice. They could trip over something in their home or they may just be unsteady on their feet. No matter the reason for their fall, the majority of elderly adults that...
Research shows that heart disease is the number one cause of death throughout the United States of America. There are far too many deaths that are caused due to conditions related to the heart. If you and elderly care providers are helping to care for an elderly...
With the temperatures falling, your aging parent may be starting to worry about the increased cost of their energy bill. Some seniors have difficulty paying their heat bill because of a limited income. That can cause them to keep the temperature in the house set too...
