Visit any family caregiver website and you will find an abundance of statistics proving that family caregivers are not alone, that care giving is difficult, and that if caregivers follow their general suggestions, “Make time for yourself,” you will be OK. Family caregivers average 21 hours per week providing care to needful loved ones and as time passes, additional hours…
Many older adults are content with aging in the familiarity and comfort of home. After all, their prized possessions, cherished mementos and even a favorite recliner are a simple step away. While many people aged 65 and older function well independently, some seniors may require additional attention at home. Numerous tell-tale signs indicate that in-home support is needed. A once-active…
Seniors who require extra support at home can depend on in-home senior care. In-home care is available to the elderly via services from professional caregivers, like home care aides and home health aides. Both provide compassionate assistance to elderly individuals who are no longer able to remain fully independent. Home care aides offer help with the activities of daily living,…
Is your mother okay? Here are 4 tips to make sure you understand her physical and mental condition when you are together: Watch Your Mother. How is she walking? Is she moving slower than the last time you saw her? How does she look? Is she clean and groomed? We don’t mean that she has to be dressed like June…
By Wendy Einspar Think of the mail coming into your home, the bills that need to be paid, the calls or emails that should be made about your insurance, wills, retirement planning and more. Now imagine handling all this with impaired eyesight, decreased hearing, arthritic hands, or failing memory. Many of us wish we had someone to handle the day-to-day personal…
According to the U.S. Census Bureau 11 million, or 28% of people aged 65 and older, lived alone in 2010. As people get older, their likelihood of living alone only increases. Additionally, more and older adults do not have children, reports the AARP, and that means fewer family members to provide company and care as those adults become seniors. According to a 2012 study…
How does long term care insurance work? What does it pay for? Who does it pay for? Will I regret paying the money? Unlike traditional health insurance or medicare, Long – term care insurance is designed to cover long –term services and support, including personal and custodial care in a variety of setting (home, community organization, or facility). Long –…
Is bed rest injuring patients after discharge? Bed Rest serves as a time honored treatment for both injury and illness, and is prescribed more often around flu season. A normal muscle, at complete rest, in absence of illness, loses up to 15% of its strength each week. During bed rest, the first muscles to become atrophied are the trunk and…
Since the advent of ACA, our home care agency seems to be seeing more clients sooner in the healthcare process. These patients are sicker with acute medical conditions. There ADL needs are far greater with less clients needing companionship, light housekeeping and transportation and more clients needing transfers, hoyer lifts and personal care. Unfortunately, one of the first things carved…
Summer temperatures can pose a danger to older adults. Working or playing in the sun, spending time in an un-ventilated home, or sitting in a closed vehicle can result in uncomfortable and even dangerous temperatures. As we grow older, our bodies are less efficient at regulating temperature. Especially at risk are people with health problems such as cardiovascular disease,…
