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…
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…
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…
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…
It may not be easy identifying your parent as one of those senior citizens who is aging in place yet in need of some home care services to make their life and yours easier. Neither one of you may want to admit to the fact that your parent is not as young as they once were and with aging comes…
Nutritional guidelines have changed over the years. When you were a child in your parent’s home, it was mom or dad providing you with a meal plan that was healthy. Your mom or dad most likely know they should be choosing foods from the food pyramid to maintain their health and wellness. Now that they are aging, and possibly living…
When your mother or father suffers a stroke, it impacts the whole family. Not only is your parent suddenly in need of home care assistance, but also everyone connected to mom or dad may need support. There is no way to prepare anyone for the effects that a stroke will have on an individual and the people they are…
Age has nothing to do with feeling old. For some people, feeling old may begin at a very early age due to chronic illnesses and acute incidents that exacerbate their health conditions. However, most adults want to stay as young and independent as they can as long as they are able, even with the assistance of elder home care. …
