Many useful safety updates in a senior’s home can take less than one day to complete. According to DailyCaring.com, here are some quick fixes to prevent falls and other injuries. Prevent falls with simple home modifications Did you know that many useful safety updates take less than one day to complete? These quick fixes can prevent falls and other injuries….
According to a recent study, reading everyday may reduce dementia risk. And before you think, “my mom (or my dad) can’t read to herself,” you should know that there are lots of ways to accomplish the same effect. Hiring a caregiver to read to seniors, listening to audiobooks and taking the time to read to your own parents are all…
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Alzheimer’s education, as well as maintaining a positive but realistic attitude is essential for caregivers. According to Alzheimers.net, here are some important things for caregivers to remember when caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. Dementia care is daunting, but may not be as challenging as you would expect. Whether you care for…
Hearing loss can’t be seen, so it’s usually noticed as a change in behavior. According to DailyCaring.com, here’s how to recognize the 10 common signs of hearing loss in seniors. Hearing loss is common in seniors Hearing loss can’t be seen, so it’s usually noticed as a change in behavior. You might notice that your older adult frequently asks you…
For seniors with arthritis, participating in joint-friendly physical activity can improve pain, function, mood, and quality of life. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, here’s a look at how to increase physical activity safely. Why is physical activity important for people with arthritis? If you have arthritis, participating in joint-friendly physical activity can improve your arthritis pain, function,…
If a loved one has recently been diagnosed with a serious, chronic disease and you are starting to search for care options, you’ve probably come across the term “palliative care.” Often, the first question people ask themselves is “does palliative care mean a person is dying?” For many years, people have considered hospice and palliative care to be synonymous, but…
Many people with whom I have spoken over the years tell me that they don’t believe they need an advance directive for a variety of reasons. Some say, they just don’t care what happens to them. Others say that their loved ones “will know what to do” when the time comes. Just not caring is one thing but it has…
Depression is a serious mental health condition that often goes unrecognized and untreated among seniors. That’s why assessing an older adult’s mental health needs is so important. We expect our older relatives to slow down as they age, but a significant drop in energy level or a marked change in mood or behavior could signal a more serious matter. Here…
May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. According to SeniorLiving.org, Arthritis is extremely common among seniors with nearly half of people age 65 and older suffering from some type of arthritis pain. Here’s a look at the types of arthritis, signs, and treatments. The tricky thing about arthritis is that it can attack almost any part of the body at any…
Many medical conditions can cause balance issues in seniors. However, most balance problems result from inner ear issues. The Mayo Clinic provides an article on the problems, symptoms and causes. Here’s a look. Balance problems can make you feel dizzy, as if the room is spinning, unsteady, or lightheaded. You might feel that you’re going to fall down. These feelings…
