Caregiver Tips for Doctor Visits Supporting an aging loved one’s health means learning a level of medical advocacy most of us were not trained for. Many individuals find that attending doctor appointments with their elderly parent brings unforeseen needs. The...
Choking, Dysphagia, and Difficult Swallowing in Elderly Adults Dysphagia in the elderly is a common condition resulting from multiple factors including oral health problems, chronic illness, and medication side effects. Also called geriatric dysphagia, this is...
Home Modifications for Veterans and Seniors Aging in Place With more seniors, including millions of aging Veterans, choosing to age in place, families should have a conversation about home safety modifications. Adaptations can be made to each part of the home to...
Post-Hospital Care for Elderly Veterans: How to Avoid Readmission and Support a Full Recovery With advancing age, seniors’ chance of hospitalization rises due to common chronic conditions and household accidents. Post-hospital care for elderly patients — especially...
8 Early Signs of Dementia in Elderly Loved Ones: A Caregiver Checklist Is memory loss a normal part of aging, or could it be dementia? While dementia is more common with advanced age, it is not the same as normal age-related memory loss. Dementia is a progressive loss...
