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How to Keep Your Brain Sharp and Healthy as You Age
Everyone has that momentary memory lapse where you can’t remember why you walked into the kitchen, or you’ve misplaced your car keys. This happens to everyone and it is normal. But when memory loss becomes frequent and more intense, then it might be as a result of other health concerns. Keeping your senior parent’s brain

UTI’s In Elderly (Urinary Tract Disease)
UTI “urinary tract infection” is commonly caused due to a bacterial infection. Urinary tract disease can affect the urethra, renal pelvis, ureters, bladder, and kidneys because these comprise of the organs in the urinary tract. When UTI’s occur in elderly, it often results in confusion as opposed to the typical symptoms that include burning during

Understanding Parkinson’s Disease And Getting Treatment
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is degenerative and progresses over time. Because it affects the brain, it causes interference with mobility. It also affects other neurological functions including the brain’s ability to make dopamine. Dopamine is a chemical transmitter responsible for sending messages from the brain across the nervous system. These messages are for motor function and

How To Cope With Vision Loss In Seniors
Vision loss is something often experienced amongst our seniors. As the body ages, it loses some of its ability to function at optimal. In this post, we want to discuss how vision loss affects the elderly and how you can help your loved one manage. Why do elderly people risk vision loss and what causes

Taking Safety Precautions For Elderly Folk During Covid-19
Corona virus has proven to be particularly more dangerous to elderly people and those with weaker immune systems. It is a difficult time for families, the economy and the world altogether. Since covid-19 puts our elderly family members at high risk, we want to dedicate this post to help you learn to keep them safe

Brooklyn Care’s Guide to Collaborative Elderly Care
Navigating the Golden Years Together: As the sands of time shift and our parents transition into their golden years, the responsibility often falls upon us to ensure their days are filled with comfort, love, and dignity. But how do we balance the demands of modern life with the needs of our aging loved ones? How

What Should I Look for When Choosing a Senior Living Community?
Looking back over the years I’ve spent helping families navigate senior living decisions, one lesson stands above all the rest: don’t wait for a medical crisis to force your hand. Choosing a senior living community is one of the most emotional decisions a family will ever make. Most people assume the hardest part is comparing

Will I Be Bored in an Assisted Living Home?
Looking back over the years I’ve spent helping people transition into assisted living, I’ve discovered that one fear comes up more often than almost any other. “What if I’m bored?” It’s a completely understandable concern. Most people picture assisted living as a place where residents spend their days sitting quietly in lounge chairs, staring out

How Much Does Assisted Living Cost and What’s Included?
Looking back over the years I’ve spent helping South African families navigate senior living decisions, I’ve learned that the biggest financial shock isn’t how much assisted living costs. It’s discovering that what families thought they were paying for and what they actually receive are often two very different things. The single biggest misconception I encounter
