Pain is not a foregone conclusion. Factors linked to pain include decreased activity levels, lack of sleep, depression, and specific health issues such as nerve damage, osteoarthritis, or rheumatoid arthritis. “Older injuries that were sustained in our teens or twenties can also … [Read more...] about Get To The Root Of Your Pain
Caregiver Resources
A Caregiver’s Story: Learning On The Job
My mom is an independent Southern woman, raised in rural Kentucky, then raising her family in the suburbs. After their nest emptied in the late ‘70s, Mom decided if she and Dad could parent three wily kids from Lexington to Nashville to Memphis to Louisville and then back to my … [Read more...] about A Caregiver’s Story: Learning On The Job
A Caregiver’s Story: An Adjustment To Caring For Her Husband
Lynda Areheart, 84, became a nurse in her 50s, although she didn’t necessarily intend to become one. “Having always had trouble with math, I decided to clear up that patch in my education,” she says. She took remedial math and basic sciences and then just kept taking additional … [Read more...] about A Caregiver’s Story: An Adjustment To Caring For Her Husband
Preventative Health Screenings: Identify Problems Before They Start
What’s In There? A closer look inside the body helps find small problems before they become big. Work with your primary care physician to coordinate your overall prevention strategy. Lung Cancer Screening According to the CDC website, an annual lung cancer screening is … [Read more...] about Preventative Health Screenings: Identify Problems Before They Start
Look More Closely At What’s In There: Screenings Specific To Men And Women
What’s In There? A closer look inside the body helps find small problems before they become big - part 3 of 4. Preventative health screenings are a critical component to staying healthy. “The ultimate goal for older adults is to maintain function and independence,” says Dr. … [Read more...] about Look More Closely At What’s In There: Screenings Specific To Men And Women