August 2016

Is Your Elderly Parent at Risk for Hypoglycemia?

Posted: 8/29/2016 8:30 AM by Interim HealthCare

Hypoglycemia, also known as hypoglycemia unawareness, is a condition that can easily go undetected for someone who has diabetes. It occurs when there is an unusually low level of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Although it is commonly linked to diabetes, it can also occur to anyone with a condition that causes low blood sugar levels.

What Can You Do to Reduce the Risk of Poisoning?

Posted: 8/24/2016 4:40 PM by Interim HealthCare

Each year throughout the United States approximately 4 percent of the injuries suffered by adults aged 65 or older are caused by unintentional poisoning. This is a very serious risk that causes more injuries and deaths than fires.

What Kinds of Complications Does a Loved One with COPD Face?

Posted: 8/17/2016 10:24 AM by Interim HealthCare

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, commonly referred to as COPD, is a complex series of lung diseases and problems that can make life very difficult for your elderly loved one. One of the biggest potential problems are the complications that can come along with a diagnosis of COPD.

Family Caregivers: Planning Fun Outings for Your Loved One

Posted: 8/8/2016 8:04 AM by Interim HealthCare

Ever been cooped up because you were sick or there was a period of bad weather? If so, you how frustrating, even depressing, it can be. So you can imagine what it would be like to be confined to your home day in and day out, as some seniors are.