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 […]
Management of Incontinence in Seniors: Tips to Help
While not unusual in older adults, urinary incontinence is a challenging condition to manage, impacting daily life in many ways, and often leading to reduced self-confidence and assurance along with the reduction of enjoyable activities. Yet it’s crucial to understand that bladder control problems are not something that must simply be accepted as a normal […]
Relationships with Grandparents Provide Mutual Benefits
As the old saying goes, “What happens at Grandpa’s stays at Grandpa’s!” Being a grandparent is likely one of life’s greatest joys – the chance to experience once again the delight of spending quality time and doting on the children in your life; only this time around, they are your children’s children, and so the […]
Transitional Care at Home: Provides Help After a Hospital Stay
After a medical procedure or hospitalization, the words we look forward to hearing most are, “Here are your discharge papers – you’re free to go home now!” What a feeling of relief there is in coming through the front door, sinking into a favorite chair, and relaxing. However, there are often a variety of tasks […]
The Early Signs of MS: Know What to Look For
Its cause remains not known, but affecting over one million people within the United States alone, multiple sclerosis can result in a wide and unpredictable range of symptoms and severity. What we do know is the fact that women are more likely to be diagnosed with MS, and that each person will experience it in […]