Four Ways to Get Your Dad to Open Up About His Health
Your dad has always been private. Since his last medical checkup, you’ve noticed he’s having a harder time around the house. He won’t tell you what’s wrong. Here are four ways to get your dad to open up. 1. Be Honest and Admit You’re Concerned. Start with an honest approach. Tell your dad you’re concerned […]
Shingles – What is It and How Do You Keep Your Parent Safe?
Varicella-zoster, better known as shingles, is a virus that anyone who had chicken pox has lying dormant in nerve tissue. For some, the virus may become active again. This typically happens after the age of 50. According to the Mayo Clinic, it’s estimated that 50 percent of senior citizens will have shingles by the time […]
How Can You Help Your Parent Avoid a Traumatic Brain Injury?
Traumatic brain injury is one of the leading causes of both disability and death among all age groups throughout the United States, leading to nearly 3 million emergency room visits and over 50,000 deaths each year. As a family caregiver it is your responsibility to help your senior stay as safe and healthy as possible, […]
What Four Problems Can You Avoid as a Family Caregiver?
You can absolutely avoid most of the problems that plague you as a family caregiver. You might not feel as if most of these issues are within your control, but you would definitely be surprised. It’s about making better choices for your own good as well as for your elderly family member’s good. Poor Eating […]
Is Your Senior “Too Old” To Fight Cancer?
One of the greatest risks that aging adults face is cancer. In fact, getting older is a leading risk factor for developing cancer and approximately 60 percent of people who are living with cancer throughout the United States are over the age of 64. As a family caregiver, this might make you wonder if your […]
Does Your Aging Adult Have Quirks that Could Be Signs of a Bigger Problem?
Everyone has little quirks and odd things that they like to do. They keep other people on their toes, especially if your aging adult is still on the spry side. But some of these quirks could be a sign that your elderly family member is having some problems and could use a helping hand. Here […]
Special Considerations for Elderly Adults during National Preparedness Month
As a family caregiver it is not just your responsibility to make sure that your parent’s current needs, challenges, and limitations are addressed. Instead, you must also keep in mind the potential dangers and risks that they could face, and the steps that you can take to help them deal with these dangers and risks […]
How Can You Keep Your Loved One Away from the Driver’s Seat without a Battle?
Driving is a big topic for loved ones and their caregivers, especially if your loved one isn’t as safe behind the wheel as you’d like her to be. But how can you help her stay safe without getting into a huge fight about driving? Talk to Her Doctor. Your first ally in reaching this goal […]
Helping your Aging Parent Lead a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle
Over 70 percent of Americans over the age of 60 have cardiovascular disease and an estimated 15 percent have heart disease. Though there are changes in the heart and arteries that take place with age, much of the damage occurs due to disease. Atherosclerosis—a build-up of fatty deposits in the walls of arteries—is the most […]
Understanding Fungal Infections and your Elderly Parent
As a family caregiver, it may seem difficult keeping up with all the important tasks that fall to those who care for an aging parent. Unless one of your duties is helping your parent bathe and dress, you may well overlook the need to keep an eye out for fungal infections. As one ages, these […]
