Marlo Sollitto
Contributing Writer
Marlo assists with the journalistic direction of AgingCare.com, researching and writing articles on all aspects of elder care. Serving as a contributing editor since AgingCare.com’s inception in 2007, her primary goal is to provide family caregivers with quality information that is engaging, informative and supportive.
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When traveling with a mobility aid, artificial joint, pacemaker, oxygen concentrator or liquid medications, use these insights from a TSA spokesperson to get through security checkpoints quickly and easily.
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If your aging loved one has a health condition such as high blood pressure, diabetes or osteoporosis, it can be a challenge to provide a healthy diet. Learn to read food labels to ensure a senior is eating a healthy diet.
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How to prevent food-borne illness, food sickness and food poisoning in elderly people by avoiding common food preparation mistakes.
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Some foods, like sprouts, raw fish and eggs may contain bacteria and viruses that cause food-borne illnesses. For seniors and individuals with compromised immune function, food poisoning can cause serious health setbacks and even death.
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Much to their caregivers’ dismay, many seniors experience appetite loss and even refuse to eat as they get older. Keep these tasty, nutritious and easy-to-prepare foods on hand to entice your loved one to eat and help them maintain a healthy weight.
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Downtime is rare for caregivers, but when a spare moment comes along, hitting the gym usually isn’t a top priority. Incorporating exercise into your everyday chores is a great way to work out without throwing off your whole routine.
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For many seniors, moving to a nursing home can lead to depression. Family caregivers can help their loved ones integrate into their new environment by using a few simple strategies to keep their spirits up during the transition to senior housing.
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Technology for elderly homeowners monitors their health and safety, allowing them to live independently longer.
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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.
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Symptoms of low thyroid, or hypothyroidism are often dismissed as normal signs of aging: weight gain, fatigue, forgetfulness and loss of muscle mass. The symptoms may sound minor, but left untreated, low thyroid can be deadly.
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The drug shortage in 2011 is a national health crisis. Life-saving or medically necessary drugs are running low — or running out — at hospitals across the nation.
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Affordable Care Act will fund new community health centers nationwide to provide health care to low-income people.
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When a senior develops dementia, it impacts their whole family—even the youngest members. Use these tips for talking to kids about Alzheimer’s disease.
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Adults can learn valuable lessons by listening to what kids have to say about coping with their grandparent's Alzheimer's Disease.
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Elderly people are often excluded from clinical trials, according to a new study. More than half of clinical trials exclude older individuals based on their age or age-related conditions.
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Emergency kits should include standard items like non-perishable food, water and first aid supplies. If you have an elderly or disabled relative living with or near you, there are additional considerations to make when it comes to disaster preparedness.
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Every long-term care facility should have a comprehensive disaster preparedness plan in place. Be sure to ask your loved one’s senior living community how they handle emergency situations like hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, floods and fires.
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How well do you really know your parents? Use these life review questions to help you gain new appreciation for the elders in your family, lift their spirits and preserve a bit of family history in the process.
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Discover strategies for selecting the best Medicare Advantage plan for you during Medicare's Annual Election Period, which runs from October 15, 2015 until December 7, 2016.
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Many seniors who are covered by Medicare are paying more than they need to for prescription drugs, according to a new study.