Home Care Supports Seniors Dealing with Glaucoma
As we age, our bodies endure a variety of changes, some of which may impair our vision. Glaucoma, a collection of eye disorders that damage the optic nerve, is a prevalent condition among seniors. Managing glaucoma requires making positive changes to a senior’s daily life. For seniors dealing with this condition, home care can be […]
Symptoms Of Essential Tremor Disorder In Seniors
March is Essential Tremor Awareness Month, a great time for seniors and their families to learn more about essential tremor disorder.
Five Ideas That Can Boost Senior Mental Health
Prioritizing mental health is crucial for aging adults. The problem is often that seniors aren’t sure what to do in order to keep their mental health strong.
How to Make it Through Cancer Treatments as a Senior
Getting a cancer diagnosis is not easy, especially as a senior. You may be thinking, why am I getting treatment? You may be wondering if you need treatment.
FAQs About Emphysema in the Elderly
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 […]
