by GoldLeafCare | Aug 5, 2019 | News
Colorado doctors are focusing on healthy brains, unlocking the secrets of Alzheimer’s, and we couldn’t be more excited! A team of researchers from the CU Anschutz Medical Center recently announced surprisingly positive results in their tests of a potential... 
by GoldLeafCare | Jul 8, 2019 | News
Have you ever thought about mindfulness aging? A lot of truth can be found in old sayings. Take, for example, Mark Twain’s famous quote that “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” While it’s a pretty good bet that mindful aging... 
by GoldLeafCare | Jun 3, 2019 | Home Care
Thinking about personal care as you age? When it comes to the level and type of care that you will need along your personal journey the thing that is unsettling is that we never know what is going to change our health status. Something sudden, such as a heart attack,... 
by GoldLeafCare | May 6, 2019 | News
Think about your brain! May is National Stroke Awareness Month, so it’s a good time to understand what is now the third leading cause of death in the United States. While strokes are not responsible for as many deaths as heart disease and cancer, it is the number one... 
by GoldLeafCare | Apr 4, 2019 | In-Home Care
There are many challenges that manifest itself through an injury, after surgery or aging. It might be possible that any of the above would cause what was once easy for us to accomplish become more difficult. Everyday activities as simple as brushing teeth or getting... 
by GoldLeafCare | Mar 5, 2019 | In-Home Care
There’s a term that many people are familiar with called “cabin fever.” Generally speaking, it’s the mental discomfort from being in one place for too long. While most people who suffer from cabin fever won’t turn into Jack Nicholson from The Shining, they can still... 
by GoldLeafCare | Feb 5, 2019 | Home Care
Many people believe that heart disease is something that happens to other people, as if they could never develop it themselves. Still others think heart disease is something that older people are more prone to. The truth is that younger people are starting to have... 
by GoldLeafCare | Jan 18, 2019 | Home Care
If you’re a caregiver without any help, then you know that it can be one of the most tiring jobs on the planet. There’s seldom a feeling of relief or any downtime. Even when you are out of the house, you feel as if you are on call to rush back home and deal with any... 
by GoldLeafCare | Dec 7, 2018 | HomeHealth
Cold is in the air, and on your hands and on whatever you touch. In 2017-2018 the flu season was considered a high severity season. It caused high levels of outpatient clinic and emergency room visits for influenza-like illnesses. Cold and flu season takes a huge toll... 
by GoldLeafCare | Nov 9, 2018 | In-Home Care
“This month, we acknowledge the dedication and compassion of all those who work to improve their family members’ lives, and we renew our commitment to supporting them in their labor of love.” This caption from a presidential proclamation issued this year. These are... 