How to Keep Elderly Warm: Feeling Cold in Hot Weather

It may seem peculiar to see the elderly feeling cold in hot weather but it’s that unusual. But why are elderly always cold? In this post, we will take a look at why the elderly are cold all the time and ways to keep them warm. Why Are Older People Always Cold? Why do old … Continued

Keeping Elderly Couples Together

Have you ever heard the saying “Getting older is not for sissies?” That saying holds true for seniors facing the challenges that aging inevitably brings. Who is that person staring back at you when you look in the mirror? Silver strands have weaved their way into your thinning hair, and tiny lines have appeared around … Continued

Colorectal Cancer Screening: Colonoscopy & Alternatives for Elderly Adults

Colonoscopy is definitely a dirty word when it comes to growing older. Most people quite literally dread them. Fortunately, there are now many alternatives to a colonoscopy available for those who can’t afford or simply don’t want to deal with the difficult and uncomfortable test. Why do you need colorectal cancer screening? Colorectal cancer is … Continued

Lori Griswold: Trust, respect and honest wages are keys to recruitment

As the newest board member at Griswold Home Care, Lori Griswold is preparing to take the firm her late mother-in-law founded four decades ago to the next level. Griswold served as the firm’s executive vice president until 2009 and later served as executive director of the Jean Griswold Foundation. The gerontologist and policy analyst told McKnight’s … Continued

What Vaccines Do Older Adults Need?

When it comes to vaccines, elderly people should make sure they get proper treatment to improve their health. As people get older, their immune systems start to weaken, which makes vaccines a necessity for adults over the age of 65. In this post, we will review what you need to know about vaccines for older … Continued

Elderly Bedridden Life Expectancy

A bedridden patient’s life expectancy cannot be determined based on statistics. Each person is different, and each case has unpredictable circumstances leading up to the time the person will let go of life. If your loved one has become bedridden, you have probably wondered how long a bedridden person can live or what will the … Continued