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Author Archives: Taneshia McClease

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What is Metabolic Syndrome, and Could Your Mother Have it?

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of health issues that frequently predict the development of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. People with metabolic syndrome have three or more of the following: High blood pressure, defined as greater...

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Depression Treatments That Might Help Your Elderly Loved One

When looking at mental health, some of the most common disorders are those that deal with depression. Most people think of teenagers when thinking about depression. However, your elderly loved one could have depression, as well. Homecare...

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Helping Hearts Senior Care and Veterans Care Coordination Team UP

Helping Hearts Senior Care and Veterans Care Coordination™ are teaming up to raise awareness about the funding options that may be available to you to help pay for home care, including VA Pension funds specifically available to our...

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Tips for Improving Longevity

There are more people who are living to be 100 years old nowadays than ever before. In some areas of the world, many people even live to be over 100 years of age. There could be many reasons why people are living longer. Some experts say it is due...

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Learn How Caregivers Help With the Seven Stages of Alzheimer’s

Some experts categorize Alzheimer's symptoms into three stages. Dr. Barry Reisberg created the Global Deterioration Scale, which goes into more detail with symptoms and deterioration. His scale has seven stages. When you're trying to decide if it's...

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Symptoms of Diabetes in Your Senior

Maybe you’ve noticed something seems a little off with your elderly parent. There’s been some new behaviors or physical symptoms that weren’t there before. Did you know, one in four seniors over the age of 65 has diabetes? Since diabetes is a...

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