Joint Replacement Surgery for Seniors & Hospital-to-Home Transition
Joint replacement surgery is fairly common as people age. The surgeon removes a damaged or arthritic joint and replaces it with one made of metal or plastic. Ideally, it replicates the joint that is in good physical condition. Traditional surgery requires a larger incision to remove the damaged joint, or you may choose a minimally-invasive […]
Can In-Home Care Help Seniors Living with Diabetes?
What is Diabetes? And, how can In-Home Care help seniors who have diabetes? The name diabetes mellitus does not just refer to one condition, but a collection of diseases; these impact the ways that the body makes use of glucose or blood sugar. With diabetes, the blood glucose levels are too high. Glucose is necessary […]
Changing Prescriptions Can Affect the Elderly – Here’s Why
As time goes by, our bodies begin to experience the signs of aging. Some of these changes can be felt or seen, while others causes lingering aches and pains. Simple movements such as standing up from a chair or walking often become more painful or slower than in the past. One of the most important […]
