Identity theft plagues seniors. Older people are far more likely to be a victim of scams in comparison to younger people. The reasons seniors are far more vulnerable are many. Prioritize protecting your older loved ones from the increasingly predominant practice of senior identity theft. Why Are Seniors a Primary Target? Seniors are susceptible to fraud. The elderly have a…
Senior home care providers understand that seniors often get bored during the day with nothing to do. Many seniors simply do not know the available options for them around their towns. The best way to get out and enjoy life, is to get up and explore. We aren’t suggesting that your mother or father dislocate a hip or throw out…
At Assisting Hand Home Care in Fort Myers, FL, we are a family owned business and we think of our staff, as well as the family members of our staff and caregivers, as members of our family. We are happy to announce a new “team member” to the Assisting Hands in Fort Myers family, the new born Eliana. Esther Thomas,…
The holiday season is supposed to be a joyous time when families gather together to spend time with each other and celebrate by sharing meals and each other’s company. However, this is not the case for all senior citizens. There are many elderly people throughout the United States that go hungry throughout the year and this continues to be a…
When your parent is ill and at the end of their life, chances are good you have done everything in your power to improve their comfort and quality of life through palliative care. Palliative care, like hospice, provides relief from the symptom of illness. However, the focus is to improve quality of life. Palliative care does not center on a…
Falls are a serious danger for many seniors. An accident can cause problems that range from bruises to broken bones and even traumatic brain injury or death. At one time, the biggest worry adult children had was that mom or dad might lose their footing and stub a toe. However, statistics show that traumatic injury from falls can do much…
Dementia patients experience severe or chronic pain but studies have shown they often receive fewer pain relief medications than healthy senior adults. This is in spite of the fact that other studies have shown that their incidence of pain is actually higher than other seniors, possibly affecting 45% to 80% of dementia sufferers. The reason seniors with dementia are not…
Finally, the choice has been made from among several senior home care providers, and it is time for the new caregiver service to begin. In order to prepare and make sure everything is in order so that nothing is overlooked, there are several aspects of care to review with the new caregiver. Before the new caregiver arrives, it may be…
Long-term care insurance helps seniors cover the costs of assistance with the activities of daily living, such as eating, bathing and dressing. The insurance offers coverage for stays in nursing homes and assisting living facilities and provides coverage for home health care in the event seniors are unable to care for themselves or have a disability. Reasons exist where long-term…
The number of seniors in need of in-home care is on the rise, and it doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. If you have an elderly parent or loved one who needs more help than you can give, you may need to look into hiring a home health aide to help relieve some of the burden. Of course, hiring…
