Quality of Life

There is something about having freshly washed hair and brushed teeth that just makes a person feel clean and ready...

As we age, we may lose the will or the ability to get out of bed. There can be a...

Older adults may choose to move their mailbox for a variety of reasons. For example, if getting to the mailbox...

“What are some good movies for old people?” That may be a close-minded way to phrase that question. After all,...

Senior citizens, often on fixed incomes, can sometimes have difficulty purchasing all the items they need to stay safe and...

Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by weakness of skeletal muscles. The disorder occurs when antibodies destroy the...

As a caregiver for an elderly adult, especially for one with cognitive or neurological changes, you might observe them constantly...

You often see Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, also known as CPR, on TV and in movies. It’s almost impossible to watch an...

Have you ever seen an elderly person that almost appeared to have a hunchback and thought to yourself, “I wonder...

If you have never experienced the discomfort and fear caused by dry heaves, consider yourself lucky. The retching, gagging, and...