Shifting Perspectives: The Best Resolutions for Caregivers
“I’m going to force myself to run three miles every day.” “I’m going to clean the bathrooms more regularly.” “I’m going to eat more celery and less chocolate.” Do your New Year’s resolutions feel more like punishment than positivity? If that’s the case, resolve to make 2024 the year you set some goals you’ll look […]
In-Home Care Services Help Older Adults Remain Independent
Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us! As you prepare for family get-togethers, there is something more to consider besides what dishes to prepare, which gifts to purchase, and how far off your diet you’re willing to stray. During holiday celebrations, it is very common to notice changes in older family members you […]
Family Caregiver Strategies to Improve Diabetes Management
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and with more than 130 million Americans diagnosed with the disease, it is likely you know someone or maybe even are part of this group. No matter whether you’re new to caring for someone with diabetes or a seasoned veteran, there’s always something new to learn to improve diabetes management. These […]
Managing Care for Older Parents as an Adult Only Child
Being an only child has many perks. During childhood, you never had to experience sibling rivalry or fights, and you had the advantage of getting all the attention and love of your parents. As an adult only child, you may now realize that it is your turn to provide all of the care your parents […]
Understanding Stroke Risk and Prevention for Older Loved Ones
Experiencing a stroke is only the first step in a series of challenges. The resulting effects from a stroke can linger long-term. In fact, the National Institute on Aging marks stroke as the top cause of disability in older adults. As with other serious health issues, understanding stroke risk and prevention is key. How Can […]
Questions to Ask the Physician Before a Joint Replacement Procedure
You have just found out that Dad will need knee replacement surgery. You have heard a little bit about what this could entail from a friend who has been through it, but are you truly ready to help him prepare for his joint replacement procedure and recuperate safely and fully afterwards? Millions of people have […]
Managing Incontinence Care in Older Adults
It is not something most of us would feel comfortable revealing to others. The truth is, the awkwardness of even bringing up incontinence can be enough to keep the problem concealed. Not only that, but there is a common incorrect assumption that it’s simply a normal part of aging and needs to be quietly accepted […]
The Importance of Managing Depression in Cardiac Recovery
Having a heart attack changes life immediately. What felt important prior to the health crisis suddenly fades into the background, while the main concern becomes helping the damaged heart to heal. Life is then full of adjusting to new medications, implementing dietary changes and an exercise regimen, following up with medical appointments and tests, all […]
Senior Health: Tips for Managing Allergies Safely
It’s finally summer! Now that the long, cold winter and wet springtime are over, we can at last get outside. For older loved ones, getting out into the fresh air, sunshine, and beauty of nature is extremely important for both physical and mental health. Unfortunately, however, it can trigger seasonal allergies. And this is just […]
How to Be an Effective Senior Advocate During a Hospitalization
Whether a loved one is hospitalized for a planned surgery or an unplanned medical emergency, you may be left feeling vulnerable and helpless. You are fully trusting the trained medical professionals to meet all of your loved one’s needs during their stay in the hospital and to know precisely what to do to keep them […]