Elderly Parents' Health

It's a big job to keep elderly parents healthy as they gradually lose mental and physical abilities. Caregivers must watch after their parents' diets, and make sure that they exercise and stay engaged. Learn how to keep elderly parents healthy.

Articles About Elderly Parents Health

How to Help a Senior Safely Survive Allergy Season
Here is a list of 5 tips to help a senior to survive this years allergy season. The elderly are not exempt from allergies and they often have complicating factors such as chronic diseases that can make it difficult to deal with their allergies.
A Geriatrician’s Opinion on Elders Who Refuse To Visit a Doctor
A geriatrician’s advice on what to do when your elderly loved one refuses to go to the doctor. The first step is to try and understand what's behind your elderly loved one's refusal to go to a doctor.
Electronic Health Records Still Not A Reality
Caregivers are often responsible for tracking down medical history and health records from multiple doctors because health-care providers don’t have electronic access to patients' health records and medical information.
How to Choose Home Care for Elderly Parents
How do caregivers keep their senior parent safe at home, while relying on others to provide help with activities of daily living?
Health Information Checklist to Keep Caregivers Organized
Having all of your elderly parent's information regarding health, diseases, doctors and medications - all in one place ensures everything is easily accessible when you need it most.

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News about Elderly Parents Health

Court Finds Health-Law Mandate Unconstitutional
A federal appeals court has ruled as unconstitutional the individual mandate option, which requires everyone to buy health care insurance by 2014 or face fines, setting up a Supreme Court showdown. It upheld the rest of the law.
Depression May Elevate Stroke Risk in Older Women
Depression is not uncommon among the elderly. However, recent research on women suggests that this psychological disorder may increase the likelihood that an older woman will have a stroke.

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