Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) where the air sacs in the lungs have become permanently damaged, reduce the lung capacity, and cannot be cured. This disease affects millions of seniors every year as it is often the result of years of smoking. However, non-smoking seniors can also develop emphysema. Family […]
Helping a Senior Dealing with Depression Increase Their Appetite
As a family caregiver, you know how important it is for your senior to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet. If they are struggling with loss of appetite, however, they may not eat as much as they need to, or may eat only unhealthy foods. This means they won’t be getting the nutrition they need to […]
What is Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease?
Dementia has many causes. Alzheimer’s disease is the cause most people are familiar with. A lesser known cause of dementia is Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD). It’s not a common disease, affecting only around 350 people in the United States per year. Because the disease isn’t common, most people aren’t aware of what to look for in […]
What May Determine When Your Parent is Discharged After Heart Surgery?
No one looks forward to long stretches in the hospital and it is likely that if your parent is preparing to undergo heart surgery, both of you are already thinking about their discharge and being able to return home so that they can start their recovery. Understanding what goes into the decision about your parent’s […]
September is Pain Awareness Month
September is officially Pain Awareness Month, which means that health organizations focus on educating the public and raising awareness on the prevalence of chronic pain and the latest pain management techniques. Family caregivers that look after an elderly relative can certainly benefit from learning more about how pain is affecting their senior loved one. Pain […]
How Can You Make Incontinence Care Easier on Your Senior?
Although people don’t always like to talk about incontinence, it’s a common problem, especially for older adults. Managing incontinence for your aging adult doesn’t have to be complicated or upsetting for either of you. Be Prepared. Keeping an incontinence kit ready to go no matter where you and your elderly family member are is one […]
Do You Have an Asthma Care Plan for Your Aging Adult?
Dealing with asthma can be extremely stressful both for you and for your elderly family member. Understanding triggers, knowing what to do during an attack, and having an overall plan is vital. Learn as Much as You Can about Asthma. You might feel as if you have a handle on what asthma is and how […]
Tips for Eating Out with Diabetic Seniors
When an older adult is diagnosed with diabetes, having a meal becomes more complicated. Family caregivers sometimes worry that their aging family member is eating right for keeping their blood sugar under control. One aspect of eating that may seem overwhelming is the idea of taking a senior with diabetes out to a restaurant. But, […]
How Can Your Parent Prevent High Cholesterol?
Cholesterol on its own is not a bad thing. In fact, it is essential to the functioning of the body. Your body produces this waxy substance naturally in order to aid in the production of cells. When there is too much cholesterol in the blood, however, it can lead to problems. Excessive cholesterol in the […]
Tips for Caring for a Senior Suffering from PHN
PHN, also known as postherpetic neuralgia, can be a serious and long-lasting complication of shingles. The result of nerve damage that occurs from the infection, PHN is characterized by pain that lingers long after the infection itself is cleared up. The pain can last for at least 3 months but can linger for years, dramatically […]
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