Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as ALS, is a complex illness that can affect adults as young as 40 and can even occur later in life, in someone’s 60s and 70s. It’s a debilitating illness…

Glaucoma occurs when there is damage to the optic nerve. As the nerve deteriorates, blind areas occur in a person’s vision. Because glaucoma can often come on slowly without people knowing they are developing it,…

When your aging relative has their blood pressure checked, the nurse gives the results by saying something like, “120 over 80.” The top number is systolic blood pressure. It refers to the amount of pressure…

Eating is the best way for your elderly family member to get the nutrients that she needs every day. But if eating isn’t appealing or interesting to her, she might be avoiding it. Offer Seconds…