As seniors age, they are more likely to require extra support, with most elderly individuals and family members preferring that seniors age comfortably in the familiarity of home—as opposed to the stark conditions of nursing home facilities. Independent living is the ideal scenario in which to achieve quality of living and can be reliably accomplished by enlisting an in-home caregiver….
Dementia is a progressive, irreversible condition caused by damage to brain cells. Specific diseases, like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease, provoke the onset of dementia. In the US, statistics reveal that nearly 5.3 million people are affected by Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia. Vascular dementia, which is spurred by a stroke, is the next most commonplace cause of…
Richard Ueberfluss, the owner of Assisting Hands Home Care in Naperville, IL, recently appeared on Conversations in Care, a program on Blog Talk Radio, to discuss the importance of exercise for senior citizens. Richard spent 25 years as a physical therapist and has extensive knowledge about senior fitness and how to create a beneficial exercise program for senior citizens. In…
When life becomes too hectic, and you’re trying to stay on top of it all—including providing around-the-clock care for an aging loved one—it may be time to look into hiring a caregiver. Finding the right caregiver can be a daunting task. However, there are a few tips you can utilize to ensure the most fitting individual provides compassionate aide to…
From the community: February Summit programs focus on obesity and exercise …From Frail to Fit-How You Can Help the Elderly with Exercise will be presented by Richard E. Ueberfluss, physical therapist and owner of Assisting Hands Home Care on Wednesday, Feb. 21. Registration, which is required by Friday, Feb. 16, is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. when appetizers will be served. The…
Art, in its myriad of forms, is essential to living a life of well-being – especially for seniors. Even elderly individuals who shy away from creative pursuits find extraordinary joy and meaning when they muster up the pluck to pursue an artistic endeavor. Painting and drawing are not the only available artistic paths for senior citizens. Art encompasses a wide…
Pneumonia is a debilitating infection of the lungs. The condition can range from mild to moderate to severe. The mortality rate is high in seniors who suffer from pneumonia. In fact, research has documented that a large majority of senior citizens affected with pneumonia die due to complications of the infection. What is involved in this prevalent condition known as…
Death is a natural part of life. People who are given a terminally ill medical diagnosis have the option to live their last few months in comfort and receive extraordinary attention. Hospice care offers meaning and fulfillment in the last few months of life for patients with a terminal illness. Many folks shy away from delving deep into what hospice…
In the United States, it is estimated that 6.5 million people over the age of 55 experience significant vision impairment or a total loss of vision. This number is expected to more than double by 2030, with the last of the baby boomer generation reaching age 65. Older adults are bombarded with health issues, some of which affect their eyesight….
Chances are that your dad, uncle, grandfather or a female relative has served in one of the armed forces. My dad was in the Army, stationed in Key West during the Bay of Pigs invasion. It may have seemed like a prime place to be stationed, but not so close to Cuba during those trying times! On behalf of everyone…
