National Liver Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder that liver health deserves attention throughout the lifespan—especially after 65. Aging, long-standing conditions, and complex medication routines can affect the liver over time. The goal isn’t to create worry; it’s to give older adults a calm, practical plan: know your risk, notice persistent changes, and keep follow-through simple. With steady help from companion care at home, seniors can organize information, get to appointments, and maintain daily habits that support overall health—without taking on the whole burden alone.
Why liver health matters after 65
Age can intersect with factors like diabetes, metabolic syndrome, fatty liver disease, a past hepatitis infection, or a history of heavy alcohol use. Some prescription or over-the-counter medications and certain supplements may also influence the liver. That doesn’t automatically mean trouble, but it does mean conversations with the primary clinician are worthwhile: What’s my personal risk? Do I need labs or an ultrasound—and how often? How will I receive results?
Warning signs to bring up—sooner, not later
Awareness is about patterns that persist, not occasional off days. If any of the following show up and don’t resolve, call the clinician for guidance and next steps:
Unintended weight loss or appetite loss; ongoing fatigue or weakness; a feeling of fullness or discomfort in the upper right abdomen; yellowing of the skin or eyes; darker urine or pale stools; abdominal swelling; easy bruising or bleeding; persistent nausea.
When you notice a change, jot down the start date, how often it appears, and anything that seems to make it better or worse. That brief note speeds triage and reduces back-and-forth.
What to expect from screening and evaluation
Most liver health discussions begin in primary care. Based on your history, your clinician may order labs and, if indicated, an ultrasound. If something needs a closer look, you may be referred for advanced imaging or to a specialist. Before you leave the office, ask: What is this test for? Where do I go? What should I bring or avoid beforehand? When and how will I receive results, and who do I call if I don’t see them by that date? Bring one folder with your current medication/supplement list, recent results, and a short question sheet; this keeps the process focused and predictable.
Support at home that lowers stress
Recovery days, waiting for results, and routine follow-ups feel lighter with a plan. Keep meals simple and balanced, set out water within reach, and build short, clinician-approved movement into the day if it’s part of your overall guidance. Use a visible calendar near the phone or favorite chair, and place the next date—and what to bring—where everyone can see it. None of these steps requires heroics; they’re small anchors that prevent delays.
Where companion care at home fits
Companion care at home doesn’t diagnose or provide medical treatment. What companions do provide is the glue that keeps good intentions from slipping. They can:
• Organize the “current plan” page and keep older papers filed;
• Provide door-through-door help on appointment days (coats, mobility devices, check-in);
• Take notes while you focus on the conversation;
• Set gentle reminders for labs, ultrasound dates, and follow-up calls;
• Prepare light meals, cue hydration, and keep high-traffic areas tidy so the home feels calmer during busy medical weeks;
• Read instructions aloud on request and help add next steps to the calendar.
When you report a new or persistent change, companions can let family know promptly so someone can message the clinician. Your decisions remain yours; companions make them easier to carry out.
Dignity, privacy, and preferences
Ask for appointment times that match energy peaks. Decide who, if anyone, should accompany you, and how results should be shared—portal, phone, or in person. Keep sensitive documents in a designated folder. If vision or hearing is changing, request large-print summaries and ask staff to face you when speaking.
A steady, low-stress approach
Liver health after 65 isn’t about doing everything at once; it’s about doing the next right thing. Talk with your clinician about risk, act on persistent changes, and keep information visible so follow-through happens naturally. With practical help from companion care at home, older adults can move through National Liver Cancer Awareness Month with less stress and more confidence—one organized day at a time.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Companion Care at Home in Southern Highlands, NV, please contact the caring staff at Compassion Crest Home Care today at (702) 385-0920
Compassion Crest Home Care is a Trusted Home Care Agency serving Las Vegas, NV, and the surrounding areas.
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