What You Need to Know When You’re New to Caregiving
Becoming a caregiver to an aging relative can be overwhelming, especially if the job is suddenly thrust on you by an unexpected illness or injury. You may have no idea what is expected of you as a caregiver. You might also have no idea where to start. There’s a lot to learn about being a […]
What Causes Hives?
Hives are an itchy skin condition that can affect people of any age, including older adults. About 20 percent of people get hives in their lifetimes. Hives aren’t contagious, but they are quite uncomfortable. Understanding more about hives can help you to deal with them should they occur in your aging relative. About Hives Hives […]
5 Ways to Make Life with ALS Better
Having amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is hard to adapt to. Life presents daily challenges and the emotional toll isn’t easy either. However, there are many ways to make life for someone with ALS better. Below are 5 things that can help your aging relative with ALS. #1: Help with Physical Therapy People with ALS […]
Four Tips for Showing Your Senior You Want to Help Her
It’s so frustrating when your elderly family member won’t just let you help her. You can see what needs to be done, but she keeps fighting you. That’s more common than you think, and it is something you might need to dig deeper into. Stop and Observe for a Bit You might need to take […]
Post-Surgery Recovery Can Lead to Dementia-Like Symptoms in Seniors
Information released by the Mayo Clinic reports that a high number of people 65 or older show dementia-like symptoms after surgery. In the study, 2,014 patients were monitored before and after surgery. Just over 1,660 of them had normal cognitive function. After surgery, close to 10 percent were showing signs of mild cognitive impairment. It’s […]
Would an E-Reader Be Better for Your Mom and Dad?
Modern technology often confuses older people. It doesn’t have to be complicated, but some just can’t get used to the buttons and features. There’s one item that families want their parents with diminishing eyesight to embrace. That item is an e-reader. If your parents love to read, an e-reader makes sure they keep reading, even […]
How Does the Heart Change with Age?
It’s no secret that a lot about a person’s body changes with age. The external changes, like wrinkles and grey hair, are obvious. However, there are less obvious changes that occur inside the body. Even the heart changes with age. How it changes can impact the health of your aging relative. Changes in the […]
Your Senior Doesn’t Want Your Help?
Your senior might at some point make it crystal clear to you that she doesn’t want your help. You might worry that you’ve done something wrong or overstepped a boundary. What’s closer to the truth might be that having help from you triggers some emotions for her. Offer Help Gradually and Subtly It’s possible that […]
Five Reasons for You to Join a Caregiver Support Group
Have you already considered joining a caregiver support group? There might be more benefits to attending meetings than you ever thought possible. Learning about New Ways to Cope Especially as a new caregiver, you might not realize all the different options for assistance that are available to you. As you learn from other caregivers, you […]
What Is Resentment Trying to Teach You as a Caregiver?
So many caregivers are shocked to find that they suddenly feel resentful of the person they’re caring for, even though they love that person and want to be their caregiver. If that’s happening to you, there may be some lessons involved. Resentment Is an Opportunity to Assess What’s Happening Feeling even a little bit of […]
