Drug Allergies – Certain medicines can trigger allergic reactions in some people. When the drug first enters the body, the immune system mistakenly responds by creating specific disease-fighting antibodies (called immunoglobulin E or IgE antibodies) that recognize the drug as a foreign substance. When the drug is taken again, these antibodies spring into action, releasing… Continue reading Drug Allergies and senior health
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Companion Services
Senior companion services are a great way to mix day care and night care and help reduce boredom, anxiety, loneliness, and fear of being left alone. All of these are primary reasons that many seniors who live alone finally give up and make the stressful decision to leave their own home… something they otherwise don’t… Continue reading Companion Services
Your Caregiver’s Handbook
A handbook for taking care of senior parents Becoming and then working as a caregiver for a friend or family member is a pretty tough undertaking. Choosing to do so is more than just agreeing to take on a few added responsibilities. It is in effect, choosing a lifestyle. Most people that require care are… Continue reading Your Caregiver’s Handbook