The role and efficacy of exercise on a joint inflicted with arthritis has been the focus of many studies and clinical research trials across the globe. This article will examine recent literature on the impact that exercise has on arthritis, particularly osteoarthritis.
The idea of nursing homes, retirement homes, convalescent homes, etc., has always left a bad taste in people’s mouths. The very concept of leaving your loved one in a drab, dreary, home and taking them away from their homes, cars, and lives still doesn’t settle well with many people, but to people who have faced [...]
Moving through the caregiving world with grace and ease is no simple skill. However, having good manners will carry you a long way.As a caregiver we spend our day interacting with family members, friends, and everyone on the Care Team. Common sense tells you that the people you are closest to warrant an extra measure [...]
Arizona is a desert. It’s hot and it’s dry. That kind of climate, in conjunction with its beautiful landscapes, makes it a perfect place to live out the retirement years in peace. If you have loved ones that are reaching a point where they have difficulty living on their own, or if you yourself feel [...]
Asking your elders to move to a senior citizen home can be a very complicated situation. Most elders dislike the idea as they prefer to stay at their old home. If the elders are suffering from Alzheimer’s, it may make the situation much simpler as their memory has lost gradually. In normal condition, it is [...]
Communication goes on in many ways: exchange of thoughts, messages, or information, as by speech, signals, writing or behavior. It is no surprise that most families develop a special and unique communications style. When we talk to our family members, not only do we search for signs of love, but we also look for signs [...]
We have all heard this resolution: “I am determined to grow old gracefully.” It might not have been put quite like that but the meaning was clear, getting older does not equate with giving up. Aging is a journey we all must take and with the proper attitude, lifestyle and a bit of luck, our [...]
As much as I hate to admit it, life gets a little harder the longer you live. What used to be a full day’s work can become enough to fill the whole week and even simple things like getting dressed, cooking meals, and cleaning the house can become major accomplishments. Even though I am a [...]
Most people see long term care insurance as nursing home insurance when if fact it is the opposite. Long term care insurance provides options to avoid nursing home placement, unless a nursing home is where an individual prefers to live. And please do not misunderstand, nursing homes have changed significantly over time and many are [...]
Last week I attended a seminar that was designed specifically to educate families on how to care for aging parents. The doctor giving the lecture stressed the importance of counseling with family members before your health declines about personal wishes regarding health care. Whether you have already arrived at that point in life or not [...]
