How Are Older Adults Affected by Sleep Deprivation?

How Sleep Deprivation Affects Seniors in Addison, TX
By Gary Hightower, 9:00 am on November 27, 2020
Table of Content1 Why Seniors Need Adequate Sleep2 Sleep Deprivation Symptoms3 Helpful Hints for a Better Night’s Rest According to the National Sleep Foundation, up to 24 percent of people over the age of 65 are receiving treatment for four or more health conditions. Statistics also indicate elderly people living…

7 Important Questions You Should Ask Your Aging Parent’s Doctor

Questions You Should Ask Your Elderly Parent’s Doctor in Addison, TX
By Gary Hightower, 9:00 am on November 13, 2020
Table of Content1 1. What Changes Should I Watch For?2 2. What Exercises Are Good for Increasing Balance & Coordination?3 3. Are Any New Prescriptions Being Added?4 4. What Screening Tests Does My Parent Need?5 5. What Tests Are Being Done?6 6. Are My Loved One’s Health Problems Chronic?7 7….

5 Tips for Handling an Aging Loved One’s Finances

Ways to Handle an Elderly Loved One's Finances in Addison, TX
By Gary Hightower, 9:00 am on October 30, 2020
Table of Content1 1. Have an pen Conversation with Your Parent2 2. Become Your Parent’s Financial Manager3 3. Ensure Your Parent Has Safe Investments4 4. Have a Will, Living Will, & Healthcare Proxy in Place5 5. Seek Power of Attorney As your senior parent gets older, it’s natural to become…

6 “Bad” Foods that Are Actually Good for Seniors

Healthy Foods that Have a Bad Reputation in Addison, TX
By Gary Hightower, 9:00 am on October 16, 2020
Table of Content1 1. Fats2 2. Eggs3 3. Bacon4 4. Coffee5 5. Chocolate6 6. Butter The news is filled with reports about which foods seniors should and shouldn’t eat. Yet sometimes research reveals they were wrong all along. These foods were once considered bad, but it’s now understood they actually…

Dispelling Myths Surrounding Alzheimer’s Disease

The Truth Behind Common Alzheimer's Misconceptions in Addison, TX
By Gary Hightower, 9:00 am on September 25, 2020
Table of Content1 Alzheimer’s Is a Normal Part of Aging2 Only the Elderly Get Alzheimer’s 3 Everyone with Alzheimer’s Is Violent & Aggressive 4 Aluminum, Dental Fillings, & Flu Vaccines Can Cause Alzheimer’s 5 Natural Treatments Are Effective6 Alzheimer’s Is Preventable If your senior loved one has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease,…

What Are Some Important Health Screenings for Aging Adults?

By Gary Hightower, 9:00 am on September 11, 2020
Table of Content1 Cholesterol2 Blood Pressure3 Diabetes4 Depression5 Colorectal Cancer6 Breast Cancer Some seniors become lax about essential health screenings for a variety of reasons, and sometimes it’s because they simply don’t want to get them. If you’re a family caregiver for a senior loved one, it’s crucial to ensure…

Ways for Seniors to Augment Their Social Security Benefits

Tips for Seniors to Augment Their Social Security Benefits in Addison, TX
By Gary Hightower, 5:00 am on August 28, 2020
Table of Content1 Care for Children2 Get a Reverse Mortgage3 Take Up a Lucrative Hobby4 Rent Out a Room5 Try Online Tutoring6 Offer Housekeeping Services   Social security benefits can be helpful, but they often don’t provide the amount of money seniors need to sustain them throughout retirement, which can…

6 Potential Reasons for an Aging Parent’s Rapid Weight Loss

Things that Cause Sudden Weight Loss in Seniors in Addison, TX
By Gary Hightower, 9:00 am on August 14, 2020
Table of Content1 1. Oral Problems2 2. Decreased Physical Health3 3. Cognitive Decline4 4. Diabetes5 5. Gastrointestinal Disorders6 6. Alcoholism Adults of all ages commonly lose and gain weight throughout their lives. However, statistics indicate up to 20 percent of seniors experience a dramatic weight loss over a short time….

Types of Support Groups that Can Help Your Aging Loved One

Kinds of Support Groups that Can Help Your Elderly Loved One in Addison, TX
By Gary Hightower, 9:00 am on July 31, 2020
Table of Content1 Chronic Disease Support Groups2 Cancer-Related Support Groups3 Stroke Survivor Support Groups4 Dementia Support Groups5 Depression/PTSD Support Groups6 Grief/Loss Support Groups Everybody needs a little extra support and assistance now and then. While you may be able to fill this role to some extent as your aging loved…

6 Tips for Helping an Older Parent Who Has Shingles

How to Help an Older Parent Who Has Shingles in Addison, TX
By Gary Hightower, 9:00 am on July 17, 2020
Table of Content1 1. Get Your Loved One Vaccinated2 2. Seek Medical Treatment3 3. Apply Cool Compresses4 4. Give Your Loved One an Oatmeal Bath5 5. Try an Anti-Itch Paste6 6. Plan Distractions Seniors who have had chickenpox in the past are at risk for developing shingles. Although this condition…

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