-1 Heat stroke in the elderly: signs, symptoms, prevention
Elderly people are especially vulnerable to heat. Keep an eye on them when it's hot out (as it is now...)

Submitted by: mnhomecare On: 2010-08-14 09:12:10 Filed Under: Healthy Aging

-9 January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month
Medicare covers Glaucoma screenings for high risk individuals. Make sure your patients get screened!

Submitted by: mnhomecare On: 2010-08-29 18:10:33 Filed Under: Healthy Aging

1 100 Year Old Brazilian Grandma Parachute Jumps
Should the story of Aida Gemque Mendes, the 100 year old parachute jumping Brazilian grandmother make us feel bad because our grandparents have dementia, diabetes, and can barely walk to the corner store? Or should we change our perspective? And--are Brazilians healthier? Is Aida an aberration, or is it common for Brazilians to age as well as she?

Submitted by: mnhomecare On: 2010-08-19 18:21:55 Filed Under: Healthy Aging

2 LEDs Make the Holidays Safer
LEDs are one way to make holidays safer for elderly recipients of home health care.

Submitted by: mnhomecare On: 2010-08-15 00:21:34 Filed Under: Healthy Aging

4 Holidays Expose Elder Care Needs
Families often discover problems with elderly parents during the holidays. Elder care providers be prepared for the flood of calls.

Submitted by: mnhomecare On: 2010-08-14 17:20:08 Filed Under: Healthy Aging