More than 18 million seniors are living with chronic pain. Now is a great time for you and their elder care providers to learn more about seniors living with chronic pain. Often it’s hard for seniors to find effective methods to manage their chronic pain. If you have a senior parent that has been struggling with …
Many people despise wrinkles. In fact, one of the reasons so many people dread getting old is because of how aging will make them look. They are mostly thinking about wrinkles on their face. Is your elderly loved one in their early senior years? Maybe, they don’t have many wrinkles yet. If this is the case …
Meal prepping can ensure that everyone gets proper nutrition, well-rounded meals, and a full menu for the entire week. Seniors with dementia may not be able to meal prep by themselves, but personal care at home can help them with this. Caregivers can make things for the senior in advance throughout the week. This means …
Are you caring for an elderly parent or grandparent? No matter what elderly loved one you are caring for, it is important to make sure they are getting enough exercise. Studies show that exercise can help to prevent health issues such as dementia, diabetes, and many others. The good news is that you and 24-hour …
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Falls in the elderly can be fatal. In fact, falls are the leading cause of injury and death in people over the age of 65. A quarter of patients with hip fractures will die within a year, and half will experience a significant loss of independence, such as being forced to move from a community …
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Alzheimer’s disease can make it hard to arrange senior home care for your mom. You need to find a caregiver with experience as every case of Alzheimer’s is different. Some people in the middle stages become angry and will lash out at others. Delusions and paranoia also make it hard to find the right caregiver. …
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Does your elderly loved one have heart disease? This disease is very dangerous. If it is not managed correctly, it could be fatal. However, if you work with your elderly loved one’s doctors, their home care assistance providers, and with your elderly loved one, you can help to ensure their treatment plan is being followed. …
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Seniors and family caregivers spend a lot of time at medical appointments. Often seniors can be overwhelmed by the amount of information that is being given by the doctor and the amount of paperwork that they need to do for the appointment. If a family caregiver can’t go to the doctor with a senior parent …
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Depression is something that affects a huge number of seniors. Estimates are that more than six million seniors have depression but only 10% will ever get treatment. Now is a good time for the family caregivers of seniors to learn more about how depression can impact their loved ones. Winter months can make the symptoms …
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If you’re a family caregiver for a senior with a serious illness like late-stage terminal cancer, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, or COPD you should know more about palliative care. Palliative care can be an option for helping your senior loved ones have some control over their treatment and be able to live the way they want while …
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