Encouraging Your Parent to Maintain a High Quality of Life When Living with Low Vision
Low vision is a common element of aging, but when it starts to interfere with function and daily activities it can have a serious impact on your parent. Living with low vision, whether it is due to age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, trauma, or another factor, can diminish quality of life by impacting your parent’s […]
Dad’s Losing His Hearing, How Will You Communicate?
Hearing loss affects half of all U.S. men and women over the age of 75. The loss of hearing occurs gradually, but it can lead to difficulties hearing what a medical professional recommends, when a phone or doorbell rings, or when a smoke alarm goes off. Your dad’s hearing is getting worse. You’re not sure […]
Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis After Surgery
Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a concern in elderly adults that aren’t very active. Anytime a blood clot forms in the veins, it’s a concern for family members, doctors and the elderly. However, in a post-surgical situation, seniors are more immobilized than ever. The risk of developing DVT is at its highest right after […]
What Do Elderly Patients Need at the Hospital?
Is your elderly mom or dad getting surgery that requires them to stay in the hospital for a few days? As their family caregiver, you need to help them pack an overnight bag that will allow them to enjoy the items that make them comfortable and calm. While hospitals do provide the most basic items […]
