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The root of a poor night’s sleep can actually begin before you lay your head on the pillow. The actions you take before bedtime can affect how quickly you fall asleep, whether you wake up in the middle of the night, and how good the quality of your sleep is. As a caregiver, you’ll want …

With the news out that pharmaceutical company Pfizer was seeing approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency approval of a COVID-19 vaccine booster that would target the Delta variant that is spreading across much of the country, many are wondering if such a booster is necessary for those fully vaccinated since …

During the spring and summer of 2020, routine medical appointments were canceled to keep the number of people in doctor’s offices down and allow physicians, nurses, and staff to focus on COVID-19 and other acutely ill patients. Now that a year has gone by, however, be sure that you’re resuming those appointments if you missed …

Many of us became familiar with app-based services during the COVID-19 pandemic, as ordering groceries online and having restaurant takeout delivered to your doorstep became commonplace. Instacart and Doordash entered the pop-culture lexicon as much as Zoom, Facetime, and social distancing. But with the worst of the pandemic over for many of us who have …

It gets harder to stay fit as we age, but even a simple walk outside can work wonders—especially if that walk is conducted first thing in the morning. Studies have shown that accomplishing this task before breakfast and your morning coffee can work wonders both physically and mentally. So with the warm-weather months here, perhaps …

By nature, most people are independent and want to take care of themselves. Seniors are no exception. But there comes a point in many seniors’ lives, especially if they are living alone, where professional care is needed—even when you or other family members may be pitching in to help. Long-term care facilities are an option …

Getting a good night’s sleep isn’t easy. One study found that over two-thirds of adults in the United States struggled with sleep at least once a week, and 27%  had trouble falling asleep or staying asleep most nights. And as we age, it typically becomes more difficult to sleep through the night. Sleep, however, is …

One of the benefits of having a loved one in a long-term care facility is that there are more options available for socialization, improving the chances of keeping mental or emotional health high. But that’s not a reason alone to choose senior living, so if home care if what’s best for your loved one, there …

While cardio and strength training remain important—it’s recommended that you do 150 minutes of moderate activity each week—stretching is vital maintenance for your body, especially as we get older. As a caretaker, you will want your loved one to remain physically active for as long as possible. Stretching can relieve soreness, help prevent injuries, and …

Between COVID-19 and the vaccine that was produced in record time to help combat the recent pandemic, doctors, scientists, and researchers are still learning new things about both the disease and the vaccine and how both may work with existing medical practices. One of those recent discoveries is now the COVID-19 vaccine interacts with mammogram …