by Family Private Care | Oct 25, 2018 | Healthy Living
An endocrinologist diagnoses and treats hormone-related disorders such as diabetes and thyroid disease. Endocrine glands include the thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, ovaries/testicles, hypothalamus, pituitary glands and adrenal glands. Patients are often referred to...
by Family Private Care | Sep 27, 2018 | Healthy Living
If you’ve ever thought about doing yoga before, your mind is in the right place! Yoga is a wonderful activity for older adults. Even those with limited mobility can benefit from the exercises. As you age, your risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, certain types...
by Family Private Care | Sep 18, 2018 | Elderly Care, Healthy Living
Infections are common for all ages, but they are generally easier to diagnose and treat in younger populations. For older adults, the lines become blurred. Sometimes, the symptoms of an infectious disease mimic symptoms of other conditions or the senior is having...
by Family Private Care | Sep 13, 2018 | Healthy Living
Every September, Americans celebrate Healthy Aging Month, a time to start better lifestyle practices. Even though this month is geared toward older adults and how it’s never too late to change, this month is relevant for everyone! As humans, we continue to grow older...
by Family Private Care | Sep 6, 2018 | Healthy Living
We do it a handful of times a day – some more than others. Even though most of us don’t think twice about our pee, it can be a good indication of how healthy we are. This is why your doctor probably asks for urine samples at yearly exams or prior to procedures....
by Family Private Care | Aug 30, 2018 | Elderly Care, Healthy Living
Did you know that more than 30 million American adults are living with kidney disease but don’t know it? There are many signs and symptoms that go along with kidney disease, but they are often attributed to other conditions. For many people, it’s not until they are in...
