Kidney stones can be quite painful and debilitating, and can cause one to have several questions. Can a kidney stone take weeks to pass? How many days does it take to pass kidney stones? In this post, we’ll review what you need to know. Download Our FREE Guide to Heart Health What Are Kidney Stones? … Continued
Brad Lemen, owner of Griswold Home Care for South St. Louis, joined the morning show to talk about September being Healthy Aging Month and shares the positive aspects of getting older. Watch the Full Interview Here.
No one wants to be the person who has to speak at a funeral. It is already a difficult time, dealing with grief and loss. Adding on to the thought of public speaking may be genuinely terrifying. No matter how well you knew the person you are eulogizing, when thinking about what to say when … Continued
People with Down syndrome are living longer and healthier lives than ever before. Advances in medical science have significantly extended the average life expectancy of someone with Down syndrome by nearly 50 years since the 1940s. While there is still much to learn about Down syndrome in elderly populations, what we do know is that … Continued
Few things are worse than not being able to fall asleep. The tossing and turning, the blankets on and blankets off cycle, the knowledge that you’re probably annoying your partner even if they won’t admit it, the judgmental side-eye from your pets because you’re disturbing their slumber. Insomnia in older adults, though, could be caused … Continued
Glaucoma is a condition that causes damage to the optic nerve, eventually leading to vision loss and even blindness. In fact, glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness and affects more than 80 million people worldwide. Unfortunately, many don’t recognize the symptoms of glaucoma until after significant loss of vision has already occurred. While … Continued
With decades of hands-on health care experience, Jason Edwards is stepping into home care with a mission to keep seniors safe, independent and out of the hospital. Read Full Article Here.
When you think of Parkinson’s Disease, you probably think of some of the celebrities and sports stars who suffer from the disease, like Michael J Fox, Muhammad Ali, or Ozzy Osbourne, and one of the more visible symptoms of the disease is known as Parkinson’s shakes. According to the Mayo Clinic, Parkinson’s disease is a … Continued
The health benefits of exercise are well known. For younger adults, exercising can be easy. Long walks, YouTube videos, and even a local gym or community center can provide safe and easy access to staying fit and healthy. Finding the right types of exercises to do as a senior, though, can be a challenge. This … Continued
Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, affecting more than 14 million people each year. While common, falls are often preventable. Fall risk assessment tools can help identify your unique risks and help you stay safe and independent. Download Our FREE Guide to Home Safety What Is a Fall Risk … Continued