Dehydration in seniors can cause delirium and confusion. According to Today’s Caregiver, here’s why older adults should focus on hydration and what caregivers should know about this important topic. Did you know that: Delirium is different from dementia? Dehydration is a cause of delirium? Older adults can avoid delirium by staying hydrated? Delirium is a mental disturbance characterized by…
What questions do you ask a home care provider? If a loved one can no longer live safely at home on their own, you may have already thought about finding home health care services to help. Perhaps they’ve recently returned from the hospital after suffering a heart attack or stroke or suffer from a degenerative disease. Or, maybe you spent…
The Family Caregiver Alliance recommends when taking care of an elderly loved one, that family members need to work cooperatively. Here are some tips for holding a productive family meeting where everyone feels heard. When taking care of an elderly parent or another relative, family members need to work cooperatively. The more people participating in care, the less alone a…
Adult children visiting older parents during the holidays may be upset or stressed by what they notice. But don’t be tempted to jump in and try to solve every issue at once. Here’s a practical guide to enjoying the holidays while still offering help. According to AgingSolutions.com, If they are visiting older parents and relatives several time zones away for…
Each month, Assisting Hands Home Care of Montgomery County publishes information on various aspects of aging seniors. There is information on heart health, sleep awareness, protecting seniors, staying sharp, tips for healthy aging and much more. You can find this information on our Useful Links page. Bookmark this page and visit us monthly for more information. Featured This Month This…
At a time when men and women are living longer, the art of aging requires work, thought, planning, and a sense of humor. This Washington Post article describes the importance of humor in living a long life. If people can age with class, then Harlene Goodrich, 80, and Dorothy Kelly, 91, should be considered aging’s rock stars. These women —…
In this article from The Washington Post, the author interviewed individuals who might be considered “super-agers.” What they found was pretty extraordinary. According to experts, mind-set plays a criticial role in how people age. Wilhelmina Delco learned to swim at 80. Harold Berman is in his 67th year practicing law. Mildred Walston spent 76 years on the job at a…
Outdoor cookouts are one of the joys of summer. Here are some suggestions from experts in the culinary and elder care fields about crafting a senior cookout menu. Summer cookouts are all about serving casual, crowd-pleasing food, spending time with friends and family, and enjoying the warm weather and sunshine. However, when it comes to hosting seniors, the concept of…
The summertime is a time of fun and relaxation for most people – and should still be fun for active seniors. But for seniors, the heat and sun can be dangerous if the proper precautions aren’t taken. Here are some great tips from Care.com that aging adults, as well as their caregivers, can use to make sure they have a…
Make sure you know the signs of life-threatening heat stroke If you’ve ever lived in a hot place without air conditioning, you know how miserable it can be. But getting overheated is more than just unpleasant for older people. It can be dangerous, and even deadly according to Next Avenue. That’s why it is important to be aware of the…
