Does My Elderly Relative Have Somatic Symptom Disorder?
Somatic symptom disorder is known by several other names, including illness anxiety disorder and hypochondriasis. It is not unusual for elderly people to feel anxiety about some of their physical symptoms because they are in the demographic that has the highest risk of illnesses and diseases. While it’s normal to worry about their health, those […]
How Body Language Can Help You Communicate with an Alzheimer’s Patient
For people with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), communication becomes increasingly difficult as the disease progresses. When a person with AD reaches the middle to late stages of the disease, family caregivers and senior care providers may find verbal communication nearly impossible. However, that does not mean that you cannot communicate with a late-stage AD patient at […]
Can Home Care Help a Senior Avoid Malnutrition?
Malnutrition can be a very dangerous issue for your parent, increasing the risk of a wide variety of health problems and complications, and diminishing their quality of life as they age in place. As a family caregiver it is important that you recognize the risks that your parent is facing and take steps to reduce […]
What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation?
When most people think of atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, they immediately think of the fluttering, quivering feeling that is caused by the irregularity of the beating of the upper chambers of the heart. As a family caregiver, however, it is important that you understand that these are not the only signs and symptoms […]
How Can Rehab Services Help Your Loved One After a Stroke?
A stroke is often a sudden and debilitating condition for your loved one. Dealing with the aftermath of a stroke is complicated and you and your loved one may not be sure where to start. That’s where stroke rehabilitation services come in. Speech Therapy. Many people who suffer from a stroke have difficulty speaking as […]
What is the Sandwich Generation in Terms of Caregiving?
You have an older parent that needs some help remaining in the family home. You’re trying to provide the care that parent needs while also raising your children and managing your own household. Congratulations. You’re part of the sandwich generation. What is the Sandwich Generation? Merriam-Webster defines the sandwich generation as “a generation of people […]
Types of Rehabilitation Following a Stroke
According to the American Stroke Association, someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds. It is the leading cause of long-term disability and nearly three-quarters of all strokes occur in those who are age 65 and older. Two risk factors that can be controlled: high blood pressure and smoking. For those that […]
Maintaining Oral Health with Dementia
Oral hygiene is an important aspect of being a caregiver for a person with dementia. People with dementia often forget why brushing their teeth is important or even how to brush their teeth. When a person with dementia forgets to maintain their own oral health, it is up to family caregivers and elderly care providers […]
Are You Worried Because You’re Uncertain about Your Loved One’s Future?
When you’re the primary family caregiver for your elderly loved one, you’re deeply invested in her health and her future. But when you’re uncertain about that future, you might feel as if you’re in a boat without a rudder. You May Have to Accept Uncertainty. There are a lot of different situations in life in […]
How Can You Prepare for Doctor Visits for a Loved One Who Has COPD?
Visits to your loved one’s doctor when she has COPD can seem much more complicated than regular visits. They don’t have to be that way, though, especially if you take a little time to prepare ahead of time. Get as Much Additional Information as You Can. Thankfully, there is a lot of information out there […]
