Caring for Eczema Flare-Ups in Elderly Adults

Winter eczema leads to excessive dry skin on an aging relative’s arms, face, neck, chest, back or legs. Without proper treatment during a winter flare-up, an elderly adult’s skin can get irritated and painful with the possibility of developing ulcers.

How to Tell if a Senior Has Pericarditis

Pericarditis is a condition that causes the protective sac around the house to become inflamed. It can occur after an injury, such as from a car accident, or an illness, such as cancer.

How to Troubleshoot Sleep Problems with Your Senior

Excerpt: Sleep problems can affect many areas of your senior's life, so it's important to help her to resolve them.

Can You Care for Your Senior When You Are Sick?

Being a family caregiver for your aging parent is a tremendous responsibility and one you don't take lightly. This means you likely don't want to think about not being able to fulfill your care tasks for them, even if you are not totally yourself, such as when you are sick.

How Can You Reduce Your Senior’s Risk of Blood Clots?

Experts estimate that there are around 900,000 cases of blood clots throughout the United States each year. As many as 300,000 of these cases will be fatal. As a family caregiver, it is extremely important to recognize the danger associated with blood clots and your elderly loved one's individual risk factors.