Oct 4, 2026 | Fall Prevention, Health Conditions
Fall Prevention Is About More Than Strength and Balance When an older adult falls, families tend to focus on the most visible explanation. They tripped over a rug. They lost their balance. Their legs are getting weaker. Those things may be true. But a fall is rarely... 
Jul 28, 2026 | Health Conditions, Self Care
The Hidden Connection Between RA and a Stroke: What You Need to Know Yes. Because Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) causes systemic (body-wide) inflammation, it can damage blood vessels and nearly double the risk of stroke. However, by recognizing early warning signs,... 
Apr 5, 2026 | Family Caregiving, Health Conditions
Chest pain can be confusing. It might be something minor like heartburn—or a serious emergency such as a heart attack. More than 6.5 million Americans visit emergency rooms each year for chest pain, and most cases are not life-threatening. Still, knowing the warning... 
Mar 18, 2026 | Alzheimer's & Dementia, Health Conditions
Communication is the thread that connects us to our loved ones. When that thread is frayed by aphasia, it can feel like you are losing a part of the person you know. However, it is important to remember: Aphasia is a loss of language, not a loss of intelligence. What... 
Jan 25, 2026 | Care & Health, Health Conditions
As we head into the seasons where sniffles and coughs become more common, it can be confusing to know exactly what is making you feel under the weather. Whether it’s seasonal allergies, a common cold, the flu, or COVID-19, many of the symptoms overlap. This guide is... 
Jan 19, 2026 | Alzheimer's & Dementia, Health Conditions
Finding out that a loved one is struggling with memory loss is frightening, but it’s important to know that not all cognitive decline is permanent. Sometimes, what looks like Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia is actually a condition known as pseudodementia....
