By Meredith Kimple We have all fallen at one time or another. Whether we trip on the edge of a rug or an uneven walkway, slip on a wet floor or a patch of black ice, a fall always ends in a combination of shock, pain, […]
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By Meredith Kimple In a previous blog post, we discussed the importance of monitoring and supporting our older loved ones’ emotional health. Depression is more prevalent in the elderly population than we might think, and yet, it is frequently overshadowed and unconsciously dismissed in the face […]
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By Meredith Kimple Often when we consider the health issues that plague the elderly population, we tend to think of those that are strongly associated with advanced age, like dementia or heart disease. However, there are certain problems that, because of their seeming prevalence across all […]
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By Meredith Kimple Our elderly parents start to wear the same outfit for three days in a row. We may notice that their hair is unusually messy, that there is always food stuck in their teeth, or that they have started to smell. Our senior loved […]
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By Meredith Kimple As technology evolves at a break-neck speed, we often hear cautionary reminders that we are becoming too reliant on our cellphones, tablets, and computers. While there is nothing wrong with encouraging us to detach from these objects, such warnings ultimately sell the truly […]
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By Meredith Kimple When a senior loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, we are suddenly barraged with a variety of new questions and concerns. How will they carry out their daily tasks as the disease progresses? How rapidly and to what extent will their comprehension […]
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Obesity is on the rise in the United States with an estimated 36.5 percent of adults affected; this means that approximately one-third of the adult population has the condition. Rates are highest among those between the ages of 40 and 59, as well as those over […]
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By Meredith Kimple While some of us pursue healthier choices for a fit physique, many of us are also concerned with keeping our bodies functioning at their best. A part of this maintenance should include eating foods that support our brain health. In our youth, we […]
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By Meredith Kimple How many times do we get teased for a little snoring at night? While all snoring has the potential to annoy those around us, some snoring might be indicative of sleep apnea. This chronic, but treatable, condition impairs an individual’s ability to breathe […]
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Of the many incurable diseases which plague humanity, none may experience so prevalent a rise in a few decades’ time as Alzheimer’s. As those of the “Baby Boomer” generation age, it is estimated that as many as 13 million Americans could develop the disease by 2050; […]
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