How to Talk to Your Elderly Loved One about the Care She Needs
As you start your caregiving journey with your elderly loved one, it may quickly become apparent that your loved one’s needs are changing. How you and your loved one talk about current and future care is important and can set the stage for how those conversations go in the future. Don’t Put it Off, Even […]
Hallucinations Associated with Dementia
Dementia describes a group of symptoms including memory loss, impaired reasoning and behavioral changes that are severe enough that they interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia, though there are several other causes. As the disease progresses, hallucinations and delusions may become evident. Hallucinations and Delusions Hallucinations occur when […]
Tips for Caring for a Senior Suffering from the Flu
The flu is a fairly common viral infection that can lead to a variety of symptoms, including aches, chills, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, and stuffy or runny nose. While these are very unpleasant, as a family caregiver it is critical that you realize for an elderly adult they can be very serious as well. […]
Vehicle Safety Suggestions for Senior Drivers
Many seniors are still mobile and provide their own means of transportation. According to the Center for Disease Control, there were over 40 million licensed drivers over the age of 65 in the United States, as of 2015. And while maintaining their ability to transport themselves is great, there are things that caregivers can do […]
Home Care Helps Seniors Manage Time in Three Key Ways
How well do you manage time? You might be an exceptional time management individual, somebody who seems to get more done every day than your friends, other family members, or coworkers. This may be just part of your makeup, something you developed from early on. For an elderly family member, though, time management may be […]
