You’re a Caregiver and You Matter
How often have you as a caregiver put your needs or wants behind those of everyone else in your life? Probably more often than you want to admit. It’s time to remind yourself that yes, you’re a caregiver, but you still matter. Eat at Regular Intervals. When did you last eat a real meal? You […]
Are African Americans At Higher Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death?
Sudden cardiac death is caused by sudden cardiac arrest, a medical emergency in which the heart suddenly stops functioning. The person suffering the arrest stops breathing and falls unconscious. Most of the time, sudden cardiac arrest is a result of the electrical impulses that control the heart being disrupted. When sudden cardiac arrest is not […]
5 Random Acts of Kindness Seniors Can Perform
It’s difficult to say exactly how random acts of kindness became a part of American culture. According to some, it started when a woman in California wrote “practice random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty” on a placemat in a restaurant back in the 1980s. From there, the saying spread to bumper stickers […]
Four Physical Problems that Can Point to Trouble for Your Senior
Sometimes the physical changes that your senior experiences can be a sign that you need to pay attention to. Some of those signs can mean that other changes are coming quickly. If you’re noticing any physical changes in your aging adult, it’s a good idea to talk with her doctor about what they mean for […]