Signs That It May Be Time to Consider Home Care for an Older Loved One
Ready or not, the holiday season has arrived! As you prepare for family get-togethers, there is something more to take into account besides which gifts to buy, what dishes to prepare, and just how far off your diet you’re willing to stray. During holiday celebrations, it is common to notice changes in older family members […]
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, […]
Common Medications That Cause Falls Among Seniors
What comes to mind when you think of fall prevention for older loved ones? Adding more lighting? Eliminating clutter along with other tripping hazards? Keeping the floors dry and clean? These are all important elements of preventing falls in the home, but there is another common cause to be aware of: medications that cause falls […]
Five Questions to Ask the Pharmacist About a New Prescription
You have just left the doctor’s office with Mom. She is sending over a new prescription to the local pharmacy that should be ready by the time you get there. Your plan is to zip through the drive-through window, get the meds, and take Mom to lunch. However, you are missing an important step. Whenever a […]
How Can Older Adults Stay Independent When It’s Time to Stop Driving?
It is a discussion no one wants to have with our older parents, but one that will probably be necessary sooner or later. To be able to drive whenever and wherever we decide is an essential element to our feeling of freedom, yet as we age, operating a vehicle can become unsafe for a number […]
Getting Accustomed to a Wheelchair: How to Help Senior Loved Ones
Growing older requires us to adjust to a number of changes. Our kids grow up and leave the nest. We may choose to sell the family home and downsize. Retiring from a long-time job alters our purpose and goals. And, medical conditions or mobility obstacles may result in the need for a wheelchair. But getting […]
Understanding Why Seeing the Doctor Is Important After a Senior Fall
While helping Mom prepare lunch yesterday, she turned around, lost her balance, and started to fall. Fortunately, you were able to get there in time to ease the tumble, so she didn’t get hurt. Because there was no harm, Mom didn’t need to see the doctor. Following a quick rest, both of you went about […]
Caregiving from Afar: How a Home Care Agency Can Offer Support
They say distance makes the heart grow fonder, but caregiving for senior parents from afar can cause additional feelings: helplessness, worry, and concern, to name a few. It’s hard to know just how your senior loved ones are doing through phone calls, letters, emails, and video chats. There are things you can do, however, to […]
Heat-Related Illness Symptoms in Older Adults: Know What to Look for
Throughout the entire long, cold winter, we eagerly anticipated the heat of summer. What a relief to finally throw open the windows and let the warm breezes blow through the house! Yet now that we are getting into the dog days of summer, it is important to take preventative measures and familiarize ourselves with common […]
Look Out for These Clues that Can Increase Falls in the Elderly
Falls in the elderly are an immensely serious threat. Up to one in four seniors will experience a fall, and after falling, the risk of falling again doubles. Senior falls often bring about emergency room visits, fractures, head injuries, and hospitalizations – not to mention the expense related to falls: approximately $50 billion each year. […]