What to Put in an Emergency Communication Kit in Case of Power Outages
When power outages strike one of the worst problems can be that your senior has no way to communicate with you or with the outside world in general. Having an emergency communication kit ready to go means that your aging family member still has a way to reach out. Here are a few items to […]
Why Your Aging Relative is Resisting In-Home Care
Everyone worries about experiencing declining health as they age, and most people do harbor fears about growing old and depending on others for their care. These emotions are usually what’s behind an aging adult’s resistance to in-home care when it is suggested by their relatives. Family caregivers have the hard task of convincing their aging […]
5 Reasons to Hire an Elder Care Provider
Many elderly adults can live independently in their own home and take care of themselves well. However, many seniors reach a point where they are no longer able to complete the routine duties and responsibilities of maintaining a home and a healthy life. Whether it is due to physical limitations or diminishing cognitive ability, many […]
Looking for Holiday Respite Care?
Family caregivers always seem to put their aging loved one’s needs before their own in an amazing act of dedication and service. However, caring for a senior can take an enormous toll on time, energy, physical health, and mental health. Most family caregivers feel this imbalance most acutely during the winter holiday season when there […]
Switching Seniors to a Healthier Diet
It’s never too late to start on a healthier diet, but many family caregivers don’t think about that when it comes to their aging loved ones. In fact, seniors have a lot to gain from switching to a healthier diet. Studies show that good nutrition can help seniors have more energy, boost their immune system, […]
Upcoming Surgery? Use Home Care Providers
Anyone with an upcoming surgery often worries about what recovery will be like. Seniors may worry about pain management, healing, and how they are going to take care of themselves and their home. Family caregivers that cannot be there all the time for their relatives still want to ensure they are being well cared for. […]
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 […]
Pay Attention to the Signs of Alzheimer’s as They Progress: It Could Give You Clarity Regarding the Support Needed
Signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s are going to progress. While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s yet, doctors and researchers have been finding ways to better treat this disease, which can delay the onset of more serious aspects of memory loss and improve quality of life for months and possibly even years for some patients. […]
Is it Possible to Help Your Aging Adult Avoid a Broken Hip?
One of the most difficult situations your elderly family member might face in her later years is the possibility of a broken hip. Breaking a hip can create a host of other medical problems for her and can complicate her life more than either of you want. Here are a few things you can do […]
How Can You Move More When You Think You Don’t Have Time?
One problem with being a caregiver is that you might feel as if your time isn’t really your own. You may be running around handling situations for everyone else in your life all day before realizing that you never did get any exercise in. But there are some ways that you can increase your movement […]
