Category: Caregiving

Although it is common for most people to eat a little less and experience changes in their appetite as they age, severe changes in diet can lead to malnutrition and…

Many people don’t think of eating disorders as significant problems among elderly people, but they are. Good nutrition is critical for our overall health and wellness. Malnutrition among the elderly…

Rates of obesity in the United States are at an all-time high according to the American Medical Association. Almost 40% of our population can be described as obese or clinically…

Being a nurse in any healthcare setting today is full of daily challenges, stress and sometimes occupational burnout. What is much worse, is when nurses experience a traumatic event and…

Older adults with obesity are a fast-growing segment of our population and will require special care, particularly in activities of daily living. Determining if a person is obese is determined…

What Is Doctor-Shopping? What exactly is doctor-shopping you may ask. This involves the practice of making multiple appointments and visiting numerous physicians and specialists in order to obtain multiple prescription…