How Can You Help Your Parent Feel Less Lonely?
Loneliness is an unfortunate risk of older adulthood. A recent study showed that approximately 35 percent of older adults consider themselves lonely, with those who are not married and who have lived in their homes for a year or less being at the highest risk. Loneliness can lead to depression and anxiety, which can further […]
How Elderly Care Can Help a Senior with Arthritis
Arthritis is a common and painful condition that causes inflammation in the joints. There are several different kinds of arthritis. The two most common kinds are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost 50 percent of older adults reported that they had been diagnosed with some form […]
Is Time Management a Problem for You as a Caregiver?
Many family caregivers feel as if they have no time at all to get things done. Often the problem isn’t a lack of time so much as it is learning how to look at time in a different way. List All Your Tasks and then Prioritize Them. A few time management systems talk about doing […]
What Practical Changes Can You Make to Help Prevent an Injury for Your Senior?
When it comes to reducing the risk of injury for your aging adult, there are some very practical steps you can take to keep her as safe as possible. Rearrange Some Items. Take a look at what your senior uses often and where she keeps those items. If they’re stored in places that are difficult […]
Study Finds U.S. is Behind Other Countries on Caring for the Elderly
The Commonwealth Fund looked at health care in several countries and found that the U.S. falls behind when it comes to primary care, over-prescribing medications, and managing chronic illness. This study found that care for age-related conditions and disabilities were stressing a system that’s already in need of improvement. Understanding the Study’s Goals. In all, […]
Six Qualities Every Family Caregiver Needs
Before you jump in and provide care to your mom or dad, make sure you really understand what it’s going to take. Family caregivers often find themselves unprepared for all they’re about to do. Here are six qualities every family caregiver needs. 1. Attentiveness. The level of attentiveness depends on your mom or dad’s needs. […]
How Do You Know When to Push Your Elderly Mom and When to Stand Back?
Your mom is stubborn. She’s convinced she’s fully capable of living alone. She insists she doesn’t need help. You’ve arrived to find her shoveling the driveway in just a sweater and slippers. Her fridge is full of outdated foods. She’s only eating canned soup and yogurts. There comes a time when you have to step […]
Why Should You Donate Blood with Your Senior?
Approximately 21 million components of blood are transfused each year. Every day more than 36,000 units of red blood cells are used. Every two seconds throughout the United States, someone is in need of blood. These statistics can be sobering and they illustrate the extreme importance of donating blood. There is no way to manufacture […]
Help! My Elderly Mom Doesn’t Want Senior Care
It’s no surprise that many elderly adults fight to hold onto their independence, even as they face numerous challenges in caring for themselves and their home. For many aging adults, however, it’s inevitable that they start to struggle with managing daily tasks and self-care activities. Not only do they put their health and welfare at […]
What Factors Affect Your Aging Adult’s Mobility?
Keeping your senior as mobile as possible is vital if she’s planning to stay in her own home for as long as possible. These different factors can make it much more difficult for your elderly family member to stay as mobile as she wants to be. Previous Injuries. Injuries from years ago may have started […]
