While most seniors want to preserve their independence, there may come a time when home care services are necessary. As a caregiver, you need to monitor your loved one for signs of decreasing physical and psychological health to determine if he or she needs help in the home. Here are…
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A sedentary lifestyle is linked to a variety of health conditions that range from obesity to heart disease. Fortunately, it doesn’t take major changes to see a huge difference in health since increasing activity levels is as easy as adding some exercise into the day. Seniors who haven’t been physically…
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Statistics indicate more than 34 million adults in the United States act as caregivers for older adults. More than 85 percent of caregivers report the job is stressful. If caregivers don’t take sufficient steps, stress turns into burnout, which can leave them emotionally, mentally, and physically exhausted to the point…
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As much as an elderly adult might try to resist, he or she may eventually need assistance. Sometimes the need is precipitated by an injury from a fall or accident. Sometimes the family notices diminishing abilities or receives the diagnosis of dementia. And sometimes, it’s just the noticeable process of…
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Nutritional Help with Someone in Stroke Care Patients requiring stroke care often have challenges eating meals. Sometimes it’s a chewing or swallowing issue, but other times, it’s a matter of getting food to the mouth. If the stroke has created memory loss, the stroke patient might not remember to eat….
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Scammers like to prey upon older people in senior care because of their likelihood to be generous and kind. Money scams can happen by phone, email, the internet or even in person. Older residents in senior care need to be cautious with their finances. They’re often on fixed incomes with…
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It’s a normal response for an independent adult to refuse the idea of a caregiver at first. When daily living tasks are finally too much of a challenge, the reality cannot be denied, and additional help must be brought into the home. Although the initial response is hesitance, once an…
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Once someone needing senior care learns about the many options of living with assistance, it may not feel so scary. There are numerous advantages that usually outweigh any concerns. For example, senior care assistance provides an additional layer of safety, besides the social opportunities, and both are essential to your…
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Quality Caregivers Prioritize Routine Predictable schedules are probably best for everyone, but this becomes especially true as we age. Surely, you’ve heard someone say that humans are “creatures of habit?” Consistent schedules remind older adults of what’s ahead, bringing a sense of comfort to them. When someone suffers from dementia,…
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Mental confusion and acute emotional distress can be symptoms of delirium and dementia, which would make it easy to confuse the two illnesses with each other. However, these are two distinctly different medical problems, and it’s critical for caregivers and community medical staff to understand their differences. Delirium commonly affects…
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