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By Julie Davids, 9:00 am on July 14, 2016

Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative brain condition that affects many elderly people worldwide, making it hard for them to communicate or carry out daily tasks without help from Oshkosh, WI, live-in caregivers. This condition is characterized by tremors, difficulty moving, and dementia. These symptoms often prevent seniors with Parkinson’s from…

By Julie Davids, 9:00 am on July 7, 2016

The Varicella zoster virus lies dormant in the body after causing chicken pox. In later years, seniors with weakened immune systems may experience another outbreak in the form of shingles. Along with taking prescription medications, at-home remedies help lessen the severity of the symptoms. Here are a few that Oshkosh caregivers…

By Julie Davids, 9:00 am on June 30, 2016

While aging is a natural process that cannot be avoided, there are many different ways for respite caregivers in Oshkosh to keep their senior loved ones healthy for as long as possible. By considering a few factors, family members can significantly boost the lifespan of an aging adult. Schedule Routine…

By Julie Davids, 9:00 am on June 23, 2016

In lieu of recent events taking place within the Alzheimer’s Association, six of the 54 localized affiliate chapters decided to distance themselves from the national office. According to the defected chapters, growing concerns stemmed from various factors, including the possibility of losing functional and operational authority along with financial independence….

By Julie Davids, 9:00 am on June 16, 2016

When you think of inspiring heroes in the modern world, Muhammad Ali may be the first person to come to mind. Ali spent over 30 years advocating for Parkinson’s disease and helped raise millions of dollars for foundations and organizations dedicated to finding a cure. In doing so, he became…

By Julie Davids, 9:00 am on June 9, 2016

Skin products that are specially formulated to be applied after being out in the sun do not reverse damage. They are created to prevent moisture loss while encouraging new skin cell development. In order to reap the most benefit, the product should be applied immediately after sun exposure and reapplied…

By Julie Davids, 9:00 am on May 26, 2016

Even if seniors still have generally good health, it may be difficult for them to properly manage and maintain their finger and toenails alone. Limited vision, an inability to bend over and touch the feet, and the health problems that come with old age can result in poor nail hygiene…

By Julie Davids, 9:00 am on May 19, 2016

Statistics indicate that up to one-third of all adults live with lactose intolerance. These people lack or do not have sufficient quantities of the lactase enzyme in their stomach that makes it possible to break down the sugar known as lactose, which is found in milk and other dairy products….

By Julie Davids, 9:00 am on May 12, 2016

When Oshkosh live-in caregivers plan to take the seniors in their care on vacation, there are numerous things to consider. While planning a trip for you and your elderly loved one, consider some of these useful travel tips to avoid complications. Be Realistic It is best to scale back physical…

By Julie Davids, 9:00 am on May 5, 2016

Many seniors currently live with cardiovascular diseases with help from Oshkosh at-home caregivers and require transplant surgeries. With cardiac muscle tissue already being harvested from pluripotent stem cells, researchers are looking forward to the day when they will be able to grow an actual beating heart suitable for transplantation purposes….