Consumer Affairs reports that up to 80 percent of falls in the home occur inside a bathroom. Even more startling is that one in three people over age 65 fall every year. Hospital emergency rooms are inundated annually with 200,000 Americans who are injured at home due to bathroom-related mishaps. The bathroom can be a slippery, steamy and outright dangerous…
Seniors recovering from surgery require extra emotional and physical support. Given their susceptible state, aging individuals who are released from a hospital stay should be monitored closely—especially when they are left unaccompanied at home. Fortunately, even when alone, recuperating seniors can receive the attention they require to heal. From modifying the home environment to installing smart technology to hiring professional…
Accumulating stockpiles of useless junk is a hoarder’s habit—and a family’s nightmare. When an elderly loved one is on the road to hoarding, handling the disaster takes sensitivity and skill. Concerned family members should make efforts to compassionately resolve the hoarding dilemma. Enlisting the help of home health care services can help you deal with this issue. Why do some…
The home is a sanctuary—but when clutter fills the rooms and glass table corners dangerously project outward, the home can be dangerous for seniors. The homes of older people require modifications to ensure they are safe and habitable. As people grow older, they become increasingly susceptible to falls and injuries. In fact, every year, at least one in three seniors…
Seniors stepping into their golden years are likely to experience mild memory loss, which is a normal aspect of the aging process. Forgetfulness that is due to aging can be improved when family caregivers intervene and help their parents make lifestyle changes. What is mild memory loss? Absentmindedness in the elderly is normal. Over time, the brain rejects memories that…
Aging is a normal part of life. Yet, growing old can carry lingering fears for many seniors. A gradual decline in health, loss of independence and facing the inability to manage one’s activities of daily living are all reasonable qualms experienced by people as they advance into their golden years. Seniors beset with worries like these are likely to refuse…
Many older adults prefer to remain in the comfort and familiarity of their homes as they age and become more and more nostalgic for the past. Yet, their declining health and abilities make it increasingly difficult to maintain a safe and comfortable lifestyle on their own. If you have an elderly loved one aging in place, you’re probably deeply concerned…
Loved ones who suffer from a long-term decline of health benefit from the services of a trusted caregiver. Caregiving can span anywhere from months to years to decades. Over the long-term, the stress of caring for a loved one in addition to supporting one’s own family and children can take an enormous toll on the well-being of the caregiver, leading…
Did you know that America’s elderly population (defined as those age 65 or older) is set to double by 2060? There are some 46 million people who belong to that demographic today, and by 2060, their numbers will increase to 98 million. The Baby Boomer generation is redefining our notion of retirement, too. They are continuing to work and in some cases,…
Families who opt to hire an in-home caregiver to provide compassionate assistance to a loved one may at first feel reluctant to do so. The resistance stems from an increasingly common phenomenon known as caregiver’s guilt. Primary caregivers, who are often family members, may unnecessarily feel the need to perform all caregiving tasks themselves. An elderly loved one in a…
