What Should You Bring with You to a Doctor’s Visit for Your Parent?
Visiting the doctor is a fairly routine element of many family caregivers’ care journeys. When you are caring for your senior you are likely to need to bring them to the doctor multiple times a year, sometimes on a regular schedule, to deal with chronic health conditions, address illnesses, or manage injuries. When you go, […]
Mom’s Moving in With You – Have You Planned for Your Own Needs?
Your mom can’t handle daily activities of living alone. You’ve decided to move her into your house. Have you planned for your own needs? Do you know how this will affect everyone in your home? Caring for an aging parent is a struggle both emotionally and physically. In a 2015 AARP report, 2 out 10 […]
New Blood Sugar Test Could Help Seniors Better Manage Their Diabetes
In late-September 2017, the FDA approved a new glucose monitor that checks blood sugar levels without collecting blood from a finger prick. The FreeStyle Libre Flash has a sensor that attaches to the back of the arm. The monitor collects a blood sugar reading when it’s waved over that sensor. Understanding Diabetes. Diabetes is a […]
Aches and Pains – When Should You Be Concerned About Your Mom’s Complaints?
Your mom’s complaining more about an aching knee. She gets up in the morning and says her back hurts. After she’s been up, she seems better. You think the pains are normal with aging and arthritis, but you’re not sure. How can you tell when aches and pains need to be looked at? Where Does […]
