Andrew Iheaka

As we age, our bodies undergo various changes that include shifts in appetite and dietary preferences. Decline in appetite is a concern among the aging population, often leading to inappropriate nutrition and potential health problems. Therefore, understanding the factors behind this decline and implementing effective strategies to manage them is crucial in improving the quality […]

Prescription drug misuse usually occurs when individuals use prescription medications in ways other than as directed by healthcare professional. The misuse may involve taking higher doses than prescribed, using medications prescribed to someone else, or taking medications for non-medical reasons. It is a significant public health concern that can lead to serious health risk, addiction,

As they senior population continue to record a steady increase in serious and sometimes fatal falls, In some cases resulting to long stay in the hospital, rehabilitation centers or even permanently bed bound as a result of the injury from fall. To prevent some of these falls, seniors are encouraged to stay active which may

Sundown syndrome or Sundowning particularly occurs among cognitively impaired, demented, or institutionalized elderly adults. When the sun goes down, people with dementia usually experience restlessness, irritability, confusion, agitation and at times appear delirious- seeing and hearing things that are not there to a greater extent than they do early in the day. This behavior is

Chronic pain is one of the most popular conditions suffered by older adults 60+ across the United States of America. If left untreated, chronic pain can result to complications like loss of mobility, high risk for falls, depression, agitation, anxiety, isolation from family and friends as well as sleep disorders. Pain is not necessarily an

Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are progressive conditions that can affect a person’s ability to remember, think, communicate and perform daily activities. While there is currently no cure for these diseases, there are ways to help manage the symptoms and improve the quality of life for those living with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. One of the

As we age, we often find ourselves in need of additional assistance with daily tasks and activities. This is where senior personal care services come in. These services provide a range of support to seniors, allowing them to live independently and maintain their quality of life. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits

As our loved ones grow older and age-related challenges starts to set in and progress aggressively, we are mostly left with no other option than to take up the responsibility of advocating for them. Sometimes advocating for a loved one can be challenging, especially when we are not equipped with the right information. To be

Falls among adults 65 and older have continued to increase, making falls a public health concern particularly among the aging population. In 2019 only, it was reported that over 34,000 seniors across the state of California died from fall related injuries, making it the leading cause of injury death for that group. In most cases,

In this modern era, most families with seniors diagnosed of Alzheimer’s or another kind of dementia diagnoses would consider moving them into a skilled nursing or assisted living facility to enable them receive constant care where quality and compassionate care is lacking. Whereas, fewer families would consider it an option