Does Your Dad’s Doctor Need to See Him for Seasonal Allergies?
Seasonal allergies are not fun. They’re not always a cause for concern, however. How do you know if it’s important for your dad to see a doctor for his allergies? Here are some tips. How Long Have the Symptoms Lasted? Generally, a doctor won’t ask to see someone with allergies unless it’s interfering with normal […]
Does Your Parent Have Alzheimer’s? Reduce Daily Struggles With These Five Items
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What’s the Best Way to Manage Pain from Shingles?
Shingles occur when the virus that causes chicken pox reactivates, which means that anyone who has ever had chicken pox can get shingles. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that one out of three people will get shingles during their lives. Shingles typically causes a painful, blistering rash on the back, chest, or […]
