The Best Heart-Friendly Foods for Seniors

There are lots of visual reminders during this time of the year that prompt us to think about that incredibly vital organ that works around the clock to help keep us healthy! Store shelves are full of heart-shaped balloons, cards, and boxes of candy. Because it’s also American Heart Month, it’s a great time to […]

Prioritize Healthy Eating During the Holidays and Keep Cholesterol in Check

Healthy eating during the holidays can be a real challenge from November to January, as it’s easy to lose track of our dietary habits during family and holiday gatherings. For anyone with high cholesterol, however, making healthy food choices is very important. Yazid Fadl, MD, MPH, Indiana University Health cardiologist, says, “Around the holidays, we […]

Tips to Effectively Manage Diabetes in the Elderly

Checking glucose levels. Injecting insulin. Carefully watching your diet. If this describes a typical day in your life, or that of an older adult you love, you understand firsthand the challenges that come with a diagnosis of diabetes in the elderly. As November is Diabetes Awareness Month, the aging care team at At-Home Care Company […]