When a parent has Alzheimer’s, life is a challenge for everyone. Your parent is trapped with declining mental function and is powerless to stop it. There are five items sold in many stores that can ease some of your parent’s daily struggles. The Alzheimer’s Clock. Many clocks have large displays showing the year, month, and […]
5 Denture Care Mistakes That Caregivers Should Avoid
If you are a family caregiver to your aging parent, you will most likely be assisting them with hygiene and grooming. The focus on proper denture care can be overlooked when both of you are in a hurry, are tired, or are just not sure of what to do. When dentures are not properly cared […]
Tips for Keeping Your Senior Safer and More Secure This Summer
Keeping your elderly loved one as secure as possible is one of your primary goals as a family caregiver. While any person should make sure that their home is safe, this can be particularly important for elderly adults who might be struggling with mobility issues or with cognitive functioning decline that might lead to safety […]
Recognizing Symptoms of Celiac Disease in the Elderly
While there has definitely been a greater awareness of celiac disease in recent years, most people still think of it as a childhood disease. Celiac disease, an autoimmune condition that causes the body to react to wheat gluten, can actually strike a person at any age, and it has become more common than ever for […]
Pros and Cons of Walk-in Bathtubs
Many family caregivers take a serious look at installing a walk-in bathtub for their aging loved one. Without a doubt, the bathroom is one of the most dangerous areas in the house for the elderly. More than 66 percent of all bathroom injuries happen while in a tub or shower, according to the Centers for […]
The Complications of Diabetes
If your loved one has recently experienced a diagnosis of diabetes, their emotions may be ranging anywhere from disbelief, to fear, to a nonchalant approach—a belief that their prescribed medication will cure whatever ails them. While it’s important to not let fear affect your daily like, it’s also important to know the consequences of not […]
How Can You Adapt to What Is Causing You Stress as a Caregiver?
Often as a family caregiver it’s not about removing the stress from your life, it’s more about learning how to deal with the stress in a healthy manner. Look at Problems from a Different Perspective Sometimes you’re just too close to a particular situation and that’s part of what causes you the stress. Try looking […]
Health Concerns for Seniors
As the body ages, people become more susceptible to several chronic diseases. Many of these can be prevented or their progression slowed down through a concerted effort to change one’s lifestyle. A healthy diet, regular exercise, and a determination to reduce stress all play vital roles in becoming the 8 percent of older adults who […]
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month – Does Your Aging Parent Have These Symptoms?
Lyme disease is a disease transmitted mostly by deer ticks, those tiny black spiders you might find on your pant legs after a walk in a wooded area or tall grass. According to the Center for Disease Control, over 300,000 people contract Lyme disease every year, and while for many this is treatable, for those […]
Does My Aging Loved One Need Therapy?
Although there is still a stigma surrounding therapy and mental illness, there has been a lot of progress with younger generations about addressing the issues and getting therapy for a number of reasons. Many people really benefit from therapy and you may be wondering if your aging loved one might not find value in visiting […]
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