http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Yewande+D.+Awoyemi Wellness, Fitness and Diet Yewande D. Awoyemi Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=196757&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet We all need to choose healthy foods, but it is especially important for some older people. Appetites and the sense of taste can decrease over time. The challenge of preparing meals can seem just too much for people who have limited mobility and balance issues. Diet is another area where elder care c... Family Concerns Yewande D. Awoyemi Sun, 16 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=184517&ca=Family+Concerns As people age, accidents around the house can become a real concern. A trip or stumble that might have resulted in minor bumps and bruises in younger days can lead to serious injury for older people whose balance and coordination is not what it once was. We all want to stay in our familiar surroundi... Family Concerns Yewande D. Awoyemi Sat, 18 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=175913&ca=Family+Concerns Does your father refuse to change his clothes, or does your mother resist bathing or brushing her teeth? Does it feel as if your older loved one is going out of her way to be difficult? This is a common challenge in caring for the elderly, but it can be handled. People who resist help are communicat... Family Concerns Yewande D. Awoyemi Thu, 09 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=174277&ca=Family+Concerns Many surveys have shown that people prefer to stay in their own homes as long as possible as they age. We should not be surprised. Most of us would rather stay where we are comfortable than move to someplace unknown with new schedules and someone else's rules. In-home care has come a long way in rec... Medical Business Yewande D. Awoyemi Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=171950&ca=Medical+Business When searching for an elder care service agency to take care of your loved one, there are several questions you should ask to make certain you are hiring a high quality elder care agency. 1. How does your agency screen its elder care employees? A quality elder care service agency will carefully scre... Wellness, Fitness and Diet Yewande D. Awoyemi Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=164261&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet If you are suffering from pain, you may be experiencing many negative effects on your life and your health. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, please see a doctor. Pain can make you: * Less able to function. * Tired and lethargic. * Lose your appetite or have nausea. * Unable to... Medicines and Remedies Yewande D. Awoyemi Wed, 30 May 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=155244&ca=Medicines+and+Remedies What is pain? • An uncomfortable feeling that tells you that something may be wrong • Your body’s way of sending a warning to your brain Is Pain a problem? • Pain is a major health care crisis in the United States • More than 130 million Americans suffer from chronic pain • Chronic pain creates both... Family Concerns Yewande D. Awoyemi Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=146983&ca=Family+Concerns Before modern medicine, caring for someone medically in the home was quite common, and hospitalization was rare. Today, with a growing trend toward reduced hospital stays, home care is gaining popularity. While caregivers of the past were generally family members or friends, home health care today i...