Understanding How to Manage COPD Care at Home
Coughing. Shortness of breath. Wheezing. If you’re taking care of a loved one with COPD, you are familiar with these symptoms. Your goal is to help the person live their highest possible quality of life, but it’s not easy. While there is currently no cure available for COPD, it is treatable, and there are actions […]
Top Strategies for Managing Senior Anxiety
Aging is accompanied by a set of common changes. Shifts in eating and sleeping habits, memory, and interests in certain activities are oftentimes linked to the natural process of growing older. However, these very changes can sometimes be signs of an often overlooked and untreated condition in older adults: anxiety. It’s important for family members […]
Helping Older Adults Stay Healthy With Diabetes
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and with more than 130 million Americans diagnosed with the disease, it’s likely you know someone or perhaps even are part of this group. Whether you are new to caring for someone with diabetes or an experienced veteran, there’s always something new to learn to better manage the condition. These tips […]
Strategies to Recognize AI Imposter Scams Against the Elderly
October is the season for spookiness, but none of Halloween’s haunts can hold a candle to the frightening reality of the latest senior scams. Older adults have long been the target of scammers, who prey on their perceived vulnerability and loneliness. Unfortunately, technology is making scams against the elderly more difficult than ever to uncover, […]
Understanding Common Family Caregiver Issues
Caring for your aging parents is an extremely rewarding act of love. As you think about the care they provided for you when you were growing up, you now have the opportunity to reciprocate. It allows you to take your relationship with your parents to a whole new level. Having said that, providing care for […]
Building a Support System When Caring for Parents as an Only Child
Being an only child has some perks. As a kid, you never had to experience sibling rivalry or fights, and you also had the advantage of receiving all the love and attention of your parents. As an adult with no siblings, you may now realize that it is your turn to provide all the care […]
Ease Discomfort With Dementia During Visits With These Tips
A diagnosis of dementia may also mean a diagnosis for loneliness. Though socialization continues to be essential for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, multiple factors can cause an increase in isolation, such as: The need to discontinue driving Symptoms of the disease that make it challenging to communicate effectively Discomfort on the part of friends and […]
Top Strategies for Helping a Loved One With Incontinence
It’s not something most people would feel comfortable sharing with others. The truth is, the awkwardness of even discussing incontinence is generally enough to keep the issue hidden. Not only that, but there’s a common misconception that it’s simply a standard part of aging and needs to be silently accepted and dealt with. Yet the […]
How to Care for a Senior With Allergies
It’s summertime! After the long, cold winter and wet springtime, we can at last spend time out in nature. For older adults, getting out into the beauty of nature, fresh air, and sunshine is particularly important for both mental and physical health. Unfortunately, however, it can also trigger seasonal allergic reactions. And this is only […]
Understanding How to Advocate for a Loved One During a Hospital Stay
Whether a loved one is hospitalized for a planned procedure or an unexpected medical crisis, you might be left feeling helpless and vulnerable. You’re fully trusting the trained medical experts to fulfill all your loved one’s needs during their hospital stay and to know exactly what to do to keep them feeling comfortable. However, as […]