Senior Doctor Visit Tips for Family Caregivers
When caring for an older relative, balance is key. Your goal is to offer as much care and support as you can while not crossing the boundaries that protect a senior’s self-esteem and personal independence. It is particularly true when dealing with making crucial medical care decisions. There are a variety of conflicts that can […]
How Family Caregivers Find Balance With Care at Home Services for Seniors
What does a normal day look like for you as a family caregiver? For many people, it begins before sunrise, assisting a senior family member who may have trouble sleeping during the night and is in need of help, or at least somebody to speak to. After that, the day can be a bustle of […]
How Home Care Helps Improve Health for Seniors with Diabetes
If you or someone you love is among the nearly 16 million seniors with diabetes, you no doubt know firsthand how challenging the condition can be to deal with. Between prescription drugs, lifestyle changes, daily glucose tests, and so much more, a person with diabetes can very quickly become overwhelmed. And possibly the most challenging […]
The Importance of a Post-Fall Checkup
When you were helping mom make lunch the other day, she turned around, lost her balance, and began to fall. Fortunately, you were able to get there in time to ease the tumble, so she did not get hurt. Since there was no injury, Mom didn’t need to go to the doctor. Following a quick […]
Understanding How Home Care Helps People with MS
“Home is a shelter from storms – all sorts of storms.” – William J. Bennett Whenever we think of home, we should be able to conjure up thoughts of relaxation, comfort, and safety. For a loved one with multiple sclerosis, however, the home environment is sometimes actually quite dangerous. MS impacts millions of people worldwide […]
Dementia Care: Non-Verbal Communication Tips to Make Caregiving Easier
Communication can be more than just the words we say to one another. A grin, gesture, or touch can communicate a great deal. As dementia advances in a loved one, it might become essential to experiment with various approaches to stay connected. If you are not sure where to start, try these dementia care communication […]
It’s Not Alzheimer’s: Understanding Vascular Dementia
With more than 5.8 million Americans impacted, Alzheimer’s is by far, the most common form of dementia. However, there is another, less familiar type of dementia causing cognitive impairment in seniors: vascular dementia. Understanding the symptoms and risk factors, along with the unique attributes that set it apart from Alzheimer’s, is vital to obtaining the […]
Best Ways for Family Caregivers and Older Adults to Maintain Mental and Physical Health and Wellbeing During the Pandemic
While we can certainly begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on our mental and physical health and wellbeing. Months of isolation and physical separation from people we love has taken a toll on many seniors and the people they love. Now is an ideal […]