How Can Family Caregivers Navigate Overwhelm While Caring for Seniors?
Family caregivers are a vital part of the entire caregiving process, but it’s extremely easy for them to become overwhelmed by everything that needs to be handled. Balancing all of the needs seniors face as they age and their health worsens is not easy to do. Having a care plan that takes family caregivers into […]
Eight Ways Home Care Makes Everyday Tasks Easier for Seniors
Aging in place sometimes means that seniors need to look for tools and assistance that make life easier for them. Maintaining independence doesn’t mean not having help, and home care services can offer just the support that seniors need. Here are some of the ways caregivers make life easier. Assistance with ADLs Activities of daily […]
How Can Families Know Their Senior Can Age in Place Safely?
When seniors want to remain in their own homes for as long as they can, it’s essential for families to look at how realistic that is. That means looking at the senior’s needs and wants, as well as their ability to maintain their independence. A good starting point for families can be bringing in companion […]
Helping Your Loved One Recover from an Appendectomy
If your loved one came down with a case of appendicitis, it was probably followed by surgery to have her appendix removed. It could have been quite frightening and unsettling but now that she’s had the surgery, and has spent some down time in the hospital, it’s time to come home and recover. It’s always […]
A Guide to Helping Seniors Manage Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a situation in which people hear ringing, buzzing, or other noises in their ears. For seniors, this can be very upsetting and hard to understand. Even though there may not be a cure for tinnitus, there are tips and tricks that can help seniors deal with their symptoms and make their lives better. […]
Should Your Parents Have Legal Documents in the House?
Legal documents should not be shared with everyone, and most should be kept safe from prying eyes. However, all seniors who live at home should have a plan set up in place and documents that will help them or home care decide on what to do if anything happens to them. Here are some documents […]
Five Ways to Offer Support to Seniors Battling ALS
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also called ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurological ailment. It results in muscle weakness, muscle spasms, and eventually muscle atrophy. The disease affects neurons that control the voluntary muscles in the body, making it impossible to control those muscles. Seniors with ALS need a lot of help as their […]
Emotional Wellness Month: Self-Care is Essential for Family Caregivers
October is Emotional Wellness Month, a time to consider how well you’re taking care of your emotional health. If you’re caring for a senior with Alzheimer’s disease, your stress level can be at an all-time high. It’s time to find ways to de-stress and focus on self-care, as well as how Alzheimer’s care can play […]
Warning Signs Of Diabetes Seniors Shouldn’t Ignore
Diabetes is very common among seniors. Estimates are that more than 33% of seniors have diabetes, and it’s suspected that more seniors have it but haven’t been diagnosed. It’s not uncommon for elderly adults to dismiss changes in their health, or attribute them to aging rather than a disease or chronic condition. Once a diagnosis […]
What You Need to Know About Seniors and Depression
Depression is something that can impact all sorts of people of all ages and abilities. It is not necessarily something that is inevitable, however, especially for people who are growing older. Seniors can be at a greater risk of experiencing depression that goes unnoticed, so it’s important for family caregivers to know what to look […]
