Food Poisoning is Especially Harmful for Elderly Adults
Elderly adults are at a greater risk than other age groups for food poisoning. Because the immune system weakens with age, a senior’s body may not be able to fight off infectious organisms as well as it once did. Where younger adults may struggle for a few days and recover quickly, an elderly person can […]
Adopt a Senior Pet Month: 10 Health Benefits from Dogs
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month and it’s an ideal time for family caregivers to see whether or not their aging relative might want a canine companion. Instead of a rambunctious and untrained puppy, many elderly adults find that the best fit for them is a senior dog. There are thousands of loving and […]
What You Can Do as a Family Caregiver to Fight Alzheimer’s Disease Stigma
There are many challenges that seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease face on a daily basis. From memory loss to diminished cognitive functioning to the loss of independence that they once valued. As a family caregiver, however, it is important that you acknowledge that these are not the only challenges that these seniors face. One of […]
How Does Caring for Your Dad Impact Your Health?
In a 2015 study by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, it came out that there are around 43.5 million family caregivers in the nation. This care is provided without receiving any pay. The average age of a family caregiver is 49, and 60 percent of them are women. According to this service, the […]
Four Questions to Ask Your Mom About Life at Home
Concerns regarding your mom’s safety and happiness at home keep popping into your head. She’s all alone and doesn’t know her neighbors anymore. You stop in as often as you can, but you live an hour away. You struggle with work responsibilities, home upkeep, your kids’ schedules, and time spent with your mom. Feeling stressed? […]
