For families seeking senior care for a loved one, there are more choices these days than there were in the past. One of the few options for their parents or grandparents was to move into a nursing home, but now in-home care and residential community care have provided more possibilities. One style of care isn’t better than the other; what…
Primary caregivers deserve a break from continual caregiving responsibilities. Whether it’s a few hours away from the care recipient or an extended vacation, a caregiver who includes a period of rejuvenation in his or her schedule will return with renewed focus and be able to better provide for the loved one. Leaving the welfare of a vulnerable senior in the…
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…
