What is Hospital-Induced Delirium?
As a family caregiver, you don’t want to think about your senior experiencing an illness or injury so severe that it will result in hospitalization. Unfortunately, this is a reality for many seniors each year, and not being properly prepared for it could result in more serious issues for your parent. One risk you should […]
What Do You Do When You Have a Full-time Job and You’re a Caregiver?
When your senior needs you just as much as your career needs you that might feel as if you’re fighting a losing battle. But there are some ways that you can make sure all of your obligations are met without sacrificing both sides of the equation. Caregiving Can Truly Become a Second Full-time Job. Depending […]
Six Big Areas in Which Your Senior Might Need Help
As a caregiver, you need to know what major categories encompass the areas of your senior’s life in which she needs assistance. Learning those categories helps you find the right solutions for her needs. Safety at Home. Your senior’s safety at home can cover a lot of ground. There’s general safety, like whether she can […]
Top 3 Tips for Avoiding Family Caregiver Burnout
So many people find it difficult to watch their mom or dad age, and have a hard time accepting their aging loved ones may need in-home care. Unfortunately, both seniors and their adult children can be in denial about the situation, ignoring the signs that show help is needed. Then, the family caregivers step in […]
How Do You Boost the Nutrition in Your Dad’s Favorite Meals?
Your dad is a meat and potatoes kind of guy. He loves lasagna, shepherd’s pie, and stew. He’s also been diagnosed with high blood pressure and high cholesterol. He’s been told to improve his diet. He doesn’t have to give up his favorites. He can enjoy new versions of his childhood favorites. Here are easy […]
Severe Loneliness Peaks in the Late 80s
A new study published in the journal International Psychogeriatrics revealed that a significant number of people in their late 80s feel more intense loneliness and isolation than at almost any other time in their lives. Due to factors largely beyond their control, aging adults have plenty of reasons to feel lonely. To avoid the negative […]
