Glaucoma is a disease that damages your eye’s optic nerve. It usually happens when fluid builds up in the front part of your eye. That extra fluid increases the pressure in your eye, damaging the optic nerve.
Faigie Horowitz, MS serves as director of communication at Caring Professionals. She advocates for the senior population on the state level and writes about senior and caregiver issues. She is a columnist for several periodicals. She has spent decades in nonprofit management and serves as a lay leader and founder of several community organizations.
You’ve worked hard caring for others, and recent changes in New York’s home care regulations may have left you wondering what comes next. After the
That’s a common reaction from an adult to doctor’s orders. Whether it is kidney disease, high blood pressure, cholesterol spikes, or blood sugar issues, changing
Personal memories are a gift we can give. Our family members are interested in hearing of our meaningful experiences and firsts. They are curious about
This is an excellent question because often these terms are used interchangeably. They do mean different sets of services that are rendered to seniors, people
How to Handle Family Disagreements Over Caregiving There is bound to be conflict and disagreement when a family member is ill. It’s important to know
