What You Need to Know About the Shingles Vaccine
Home Care in Hamden CT: Shingles is a painful rash that is caused by the virus that causes chickenpox. After having chickenpox, the virus never leaves a person’s body and they are at risk for shingles.
Perfect Picnics with Elderly Loved Ones
Caregivers in Camden CT: Warm summer days beckon everyone to come outside and enjoy themselves, and a picnic is an idea way for your elderly loved one and family members to spend an afternoon.
Signs and Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion in Seniors
Elder Care in Waterbury CT: Even though conditions at a picnic, outdoor event or even a car during the summer months might not trigger heat-related problems in younger adults, seniors can be affected.
Caring for a Parent After a Stroke
Elderly Care in Meriden CT: Caring for a loved one following a stroke can be overwhelming. Rehabilitative success is measured incrementally with physical therapy often requiring a “one step forward, two steps back” approach.
Small Decor Changes Make a Big Difference for a Parent With Alzheimer’s
Senior Care in Middletown CT: If you have a parent with Alzheimer's, you already know that the disease is challenging for both the patient at the family caregiver. One of the biggest issues comes from deteriorating vision.
How Tai Chi Helps Seniors Have Fun and Stay Fit
Home Care in Waterbury CT: When seniors want to stay active and keep fit but are limited by what types of exercises they can do, they may want to take a closer look at tai chi.