Diabetes in the Elderly: Signs, Symptoms and Management

Checking blood sugar levels. Injecting insulin. Carefully watching your diet. If this describes an average day in your life, or that of a senior you love, you know firsthand the issues that come with a diagnosis of diabetes in the elderly. As November is Diabetes Awareness Month, the aging care team at Hearts at Home […]

Enjoy the Holidays – and Stay Safe – with These Diabetes Tips for Seniors

Nothing says “family” like Thanksgiving, as we gather together in gratitude with those we love to celebrate the simple gift of togetherness. And, as we noted in a recent blog post, at the center of the festivities is the traditional, lavish meal that we all eagerly anticipate well in advance of the big day – […]

The Surprising Connection Between Diabetes and Alzheimer’s

If it doesn’t impact us directly, it’s likely that someone in our circle of family and friends struggles with diabetes, since nearly 10% of all Americans have been diagnosed and an additional 25% are suspected to be affected but not yet diagnosed. And controlling the disease is a complex process that lasts a lifetime. But […]