Fact or Fiction – Four Things Seniors Don’t Realize About the Flu
This year’s flu season is underway. If your parent got the flu vaccine, it will help keep the troublesome symptoms to a minimum. It may also ensure they don’t pick up a strain that’s prevalent in their area. Here are four things that people don’t realize about the influenza virus and flu shots. Flu Shots […]
Why Is Depression Dangerous for Your Aging Adult?
Depression is frighteningly common for aging adults and it can be dangerous. Depression interferes with your elderly family member’s ability to take proper care of herself, which can lead to a variety of other issues. She’s Less Likely to Eat Healthily. It’s difficult to eat healthy meals regularly if someone is depressed. If that depression […]
When Does a Senior with COPD Need Extra Help?
Your senior may want to keep doing as much as possible, even with COPD weighing her down. But it can benefit her greatly to have other people, such as elder care providers, handling the bulk of her daily tasks so that she doesn’t experience these issues. She’s Coughing More or Experiencing More Chest Pain. Coughing, […]
How Do Changing Abilities Affect Aging in Place Plans?
It’s often said that the only guarantee in life is that there is no guarantee. Your parent can be incredibly healthy and suddenly develop an illness. That illness affects the ability to complete activities of daily living. Illness is not the only issue. A fall could lead to a sprain or broken bone that makes […]
Four Steps Towards Successful Alzheimer’s Care
Two things are certain when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease. First, no two patients are alike. Your mom or dad may progress faster than expected. Second, it is a progressive disease. At some point, additional senior care services are necessary. If you decide to offer the care your mom or dad needs on your own, […]
Five Ways to Get More Energy
One thing that most caregivers tend to want more of is energy to get things done. If that describes your situation, too, these tips might help you to feel better able to handle everything your day throws at you. Ditch the Energy Drinks, the Caffeine, and the Sugar. Lot of folks depend on sugar, caffeine, […]
What is Cardiac Arrest?
Sometimes people mistakenly use the term “heart attack” to describe when someone suffers cardiac arrest. Although a heart attack can lead to cardiac arrest, they are not the same thing. Cardiac arrest can result in death if the older adult does not receive immediate medical care. Knowing more about the disease can ensure you’re able […]
Health Benefits of Potatoes
The potato is often considered one of the humblest ingredients you can find in your kitchen. It’s a staple in the pantries of people around the world. Potatoes are inexpensive and versatile, making them easy to use in any meal or as a snack. September is National Potato Month, so it’s time to celebrate the […]
What Are the Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease?
There are nearly 6 million people throughout the United States who are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. If you are a family caregiver for one of these adults, it is important to understand that though this condition affects a large percentage of the elderly population of the country, each person experiences the disease in their […]
What Do Seniors Have to be Stressed About?
A lot of people experience stress, from family responsibility, jobs, traffic, and more. Many believe that elderly adults don’t have much to be stressed about because they are retired and don’t have as many responsibilities. However, studies show that seniors can be chronically stressed, and they are more at risk for adverse health effects. Family […]
