Siblings and Senior Care: Getting the Help You Need for Aging Parents
As the saying goes, many hands make light work, and that is certainly true with regards to siblings and senior care. If you and your siblings work together in harmony to fulfill the needs of your aging parents, congratulations! In many instances, however, one sibling takes on the majority of the responsibilities. This can quickly […]
Know the Signs and Symptoms That May Point to a Parkinson’s Diagnosis
Early Signs of Parkinson’s Disease While almost one million individuals are living with Parkinson’s disease within the United States alone, the condition was probably first brought to the spotlight by the diagnosis of Michael J. Fox. Since his Parkinson’s diagnosis, his foundation has provided breakthroughs in research and awareness that were previously unmatched, giving us hope for […]
In-Home Care Consultations Help Families Explore Elder Care Options
You’ve just finished talking to Mom on the telephone, and now have a feeling something is not completely right. Though it was a pleasant conversation, her memory lapses were concerning. She assured you that she is perfectly fine – that she’s eating very well (although she could not remember what she had for dinner), taking […]
Top Ways to Manage Chronic Fatigue in the Elderly
Springing our clocks forward left a lot of us feeling sluggish from losing that extra hour of sleep. But before too long, our bodies have adjusted to the time change and life goes on. Imagine, however, feeling lethargic and exhausted most of the time, regardless of how much you sleep. Chronic fatigue in the elderly […]
Home Care Is a Solution That Helps Seniors Age in Place
It was not long ago when there was a general presumption that when we grow older, we will naturally need to relocate into a nursing home or assisted living facility. There is now a better understanding that living at home for the duration of aging with in-home support is actually a feasible option. There is […]
Balancing Act: Caring for Elderly Parents and School-Aged Children
If your days are overflowing with working, parenting, managing a home, taking care of elderly parents, and attempting to fit time in for yourself while nurturing other relationships, welcome to the sandwich generation! Made up of those ages 35 – 54 who are “sandwiched” between meeting the needs of both children at home and elderly […]
Combat Cognitive Decline in Seniors with These Tips
Forgetfulness. Confusion. Disorientation. These as well as other impacts of cognitive decline make life challenging for older adults and people who care for them, and can be a consequence of: Genetics Health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and others Brain injury Medication side effects Poor lifestyle choices And much more Yet […]
Learn About Foods That Promote Healthy Kidneys
While chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects roughly 11% of adult Americans, for older adults, the incidence rate jumps to nearly 40%. If a family member in your life struggles with CKD, following the doctor’s recommended dietary plan is critical. The aim is to make sure levels of fluid, minerals, and electrolytes remain balanced. The National […]
Mental Health in Senior Citizens: A Growing Concern
They are called our “golden years” for good reason; growing older brings with it a great deal of positive benefits, including greater wisdom, the freedom to experience life without having the responsibilities of a career and young family to raise, in addition to the ability to spend more time with family and friends and participate […]
Help Seniors Combat Pandemic Fatigue with These Tips
It’s been half a year now since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The restrictions that have been established to emphasize safety can begin to wear on us all, and although there is a natural tendency to want to “go back to normal,” there is a new issue that is having an effect on seniors: pandemic fatigue. […]