Four Types of Help that Might Help Your Senior Avoid a Fall
If your senior does happen to fall, she’s that much more likely to experience further health problems as well as a higher risk of falling again. Here’s what you can do to help her to do what she can to avoid a fall. Shoes, Especially if She’s Used to Being Barefoot There’s a lot to […]
Tips For Dealing With Incontinence
A common issue for seniors receiving elder care at home is incontinence. In fact, more than 50 percent of American seniors struggle with incontinence, with 25 percent of those people suffering from moderate, severe, or very severe urine leakage, and 8 percent experiencing that same level of leakage of the bowel. It is an uncomfortable […]
Does Your Senior Need Big Help Right Now?
You may not always know exactly when it’s time to bring in some extra help, but some of these situations can mean your elderly family member needs assistance now. Getting help sooner rather than later is always going to be better, both for you and for your senior. You’re Not Sure Your Senior Is Eating […]
Are You as Present as You Want to Be as a Caregiver?
When you’re constantly in a state of flux as a caregiver you can feel as if you’re pulled in different directions all the time. One practice that can help is that of being present. It helps you to ground yourself in what’s going on right now. You might need to practice it a little bit. […]
