The full spectrum of health encompasses a lot. There’s your emotional and mental health as well as your physical health. Approaching the topic of maintaining your health means paying attention to all of these different areas. Here are some of the best ways to stay healthy as a caregiver for your aging loved one. Eat […]
Help Your Elderly Parent Avoid Winter Holiday Depression
For many seniors, the winter holidays trigger lots of overwhelming feelings, from stress and grief to full depression. If you are new to being a family caregiver for your aging mom or dad, you may not realize that instead of fun and happiness, winter holidays bring negative emotions to them. In addition, many seniors simply […]
What Can You Do to Help Your Dad Stay Safe During a Lengthy Power Outage?
There’s no predicting when a power outage will happen, or how long it might last. High winds may knock out power for days. Snow and ice may leave your dad without power for weeks. Make sure your dad stays safe during a long power outage by following these tips. Stay Warm. In the winter, a […]
Tips for Caring for a Senior in the Late Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
The late stages of Alzheimer’s disease are a very difficult time. This is the end of the journey for your aging parent, and for you as their family caregiver, and will require tremendous effort. The care that you give them now is about supporting their comfort and quality of life as they transition through the […]
7 Ways Family Caregivers Can Beat Stress
When it comes to elderly care, you are doing a wonderful job taking care of your elderly mom or dad. Whether they live in your home or you’ve moved in with them, you are likely responsible for finances, doctor visits, medical care, meals, bathing, grooming, and entertainment and companionship. While caring for an aging parent […]
What Causes Rheumatoid Arthritis Flare Ups?
Occasionally people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) experience a flare up. A flare up is when symptoms have been controlled, but then suddenly become worse. The RA sufferer experiences three or more days of increased joint pain, swollen joints, and stiffness. An understanding of what causes RA flare ups and what to do about them can […]
Are You Really Keeping Up With Your Dad’s Health?
With patient privacy laws, it’s hard to access your dad’s medical information without his approval. That’s the first step you need to take. Make sure that any medical notes get sent to you. His doctor may mail a report or give you the log-in information to sign in and look at your dad’s records. Once […]
Is Your Aging Adult a Defensive Driver?
Having an attitude of defensive driving can give your elderly family member an advantage behind the wheel. This is because she’s actively anticipating what other drivers might do and she’s doing what she can to avoid interactions that could result in a wreck. Here are some tactics that can give your elderly family member an […]
What is Caregiver Burnout?
Making the decision to be a family caregiver for your aging parent is one of the biggest steps that you will take in your life. When you make this decision you are committing to giving your time, energy, effort, and resources to make sure that your aging parent’s needs are met and that they are […]
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 […]
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