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 […]
April is National Pet Month: Which Pet is Best for Your Senior?
It is hard to find a person who doesn’t love pets. Pets can be great companions and friends, and taking care of them can give your life even more meaning. Pets don’t want anything from us but our love and care, and in return, they love us unconditionally. As a caregiver, you might have noticed […]
What Can You Do When Your Loved One Yells Constantly?
No one enjoys being shouted at and if that’s the case for you as your elderly loved one’s family caregiver, it’s likely to be distracting at the very least. Figuring out why your loved one is yelling can get you at least partially to a solution to all the noise. Try to Determine Why Your […]
Three Reasons Some Seniors Refuse to Think About Home Care Options
There are plenty of reasons why people refuse to even consider home care support services. For some seniors, the idea of relying on a home care aide can be a point of frustration. They assume their families are going to take care of them or they think they don’t need that much help. The more […]
What One Man Learned About Hospital Readmission Rates and His Role in Them
Dylan was 78 years old when he had his first heart attack. Looking back he recognized some of the earliest signs of a heart attack, even though he didn’t pay closer attention to them. While he was in the hospital undergoing a battery of tests, he kept thinking about the tightness in his chest, the […]
Crafts Can Provide Great Mental Stimulation for Someone with Alzheimer’s
Being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s can feel like the rug was pulled out from underneath your feet. Of course, most people, before they are officially diagnosed, have certain concerns about their mental state of mind. They may begin to experience the earliest signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and whether or not they connect the dots […]
