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 […]
Understanding the Benefits of Senior Care With Cognitive Decline
If you are providing care for a senior relative, you’re entirely mindful of the spectrum of emotions involved. On one hand, it’s a huge honor and incredibly rewarding. Conversely, it is often challenging, draining, and stressful. Add to that the extra difficulties inherent with cognitive decline, and it is easy to see how family caregivers […]
Home Care’s Role in Caring for Multiple Sclerosis
“Home is a shelter from storms – all sorts of storms.” – William J. Bennett When we think of home, we should be able to conjure up images of comfort, safety, and relaxation. For someone with multiple sclerosis, however, the home setting is sometimes actually quite hazardous. MS affects millions of people worldwide and can […]
How to Take on the Role of Caregiver for Elderly Parents
It may well have begun informally, with a little assistance from time to time. Grabbing a couple of things at the grocery store for your aging parent. Dropping off the extra casserole you made while preparing your own family’s dinner. Or just spending additional time visiting to be sure everything is ok. Now, perhaps you’re […]
Parkinson’s Disease Care During the Final Stages: Part 3 of 3
A Parkinson’s diagnosis affects family members in addition to the person afflicted. Learning what to anticipate as the illness advances is paramount to being ready for the changes in the future and to making life the best it can be every single day. Throughout the last few months, we have been sharing information what to […]
What Is Happening with My Senior Loved One? Sudden Onset of Delirium in the Hospital
A hospital stay is never something a senior looks forward to, but at least there is the reassuring fact that the necessary care and treatment are going to be delivered to provide healing. But what happens when the outcome isn’t as expected, and the older adult ends up with a new health concern? More and […]
Tips to Maintain Health and Wellness for Seniors & Family Caregivers During the Pandemic
While we are able to start to see the light at the end of the tunnel, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on our physical and emotional wellbeing. Months of isolation and physical separation from family and friends has taken a toll on many seniors and those they love. Now is an ideal time to […]
New Year, New You: Discover the Benefits of Physical Activity for the Elderly with Chronic Conditions
While staying safe at home has become our new normal, that does not mean we should spend our time stagnant in front of the TV! For older adults, especially individuals with chronic health issues, maintaining an active lifestyle throughout the COVID-19 pandemic is a struggle that may seem insurmountable. Yet research shows there are numerous […]
Transitional Home Care Services: Help Seniors Returning Home After a Hospital Stay
Following a medical procedure or hospitalization, the words we look forward to hearing most are, “Here are your discharge papers – you’re free to go home now!” What a sense of relief there is in coming through the front door, sinking into a favorite chair, and relaxing. Transitional home care services can not only make […]
Alzheimer’s Safety at Home: Modification Tips to Create a Dementia-Friendly Space
The day-to-day challenges of providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s are continually evolving. Today, the difficulty might be frustration with the lack of ability to communicate effectively. Tomorrow, it could be wandering and wanting to go “home.” There can be sleepless nights if sundowning is an issue, or aggressive actions and words originating […]