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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How Body Language Can Help You Communicate with an Alzheimer’s Patient
For people with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), communication becomes increasingly difficult as the disease progresses. When a person with AD reaches the middle to late stages of the disease, family caregivers and senior care providers may find verbal communication nearly impossible. However, that does not mean that you cannot communicate with a late-stage AD patient at […]
Can Home Care Help a Senior Avoid Malnutrition?
Malnutrition can be a very dangerous issue for your parent, increasing the risk of a wide variety of health problems and complications, and diminishing their quality of life as they age in place. As a family caregiver it is important that you recognize the risks that your parent is facing and take steps to reduce […]
What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation?
When most people think of atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, they immediately think of the fluttering, quivering feeling that is caused by the irregularity of the beating of the upper chambers of the heart. As a family caregiver, however, it is important that you understand that these are not the only signs and symptoms […]
How Can Rehab Services Help Your Loved One After a Stroke?
A stroke is often a sudden and debilitating condition for your loved one. Dealing with the aftermath of a stroke is complicated and you and your loved one may not be sure where to start. That’s where stroke rehabilitation services come in. Speech Therapy. Many people who suffer from a stroke have difficulty speaking as […]
