Table of Content1 Offer the Chance to Remember You2 Ensure Your Parent Is Receiving Proper Care3 Provide Valuable Social Interactions4 Provide Something Entertaining to Do5 Boost Emotional Health In the later stages of Alzheimer’s, your senior parent may not be able to recall your name or recognize your face. However, this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t …
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Table of Content1 Symptoms2 Primary Cause3 Secondary Causes While most people realize that seniors with Parkinson’s disease experience certain physical challenges, many don’t know a small percentage of those seniors also develop cognitive symptoms. If you’re a caregiver for an elderly loved one who has Parkinson’s psychosis, it’s important to become familiar with some of …
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Table of Content1 1. Helping with Simple Chores2 2. Painting3 3. Playing with a Fidget Blanket4 4. Watching Family Videos5 5. Making a Vision Board Seniors with Alzheimer’s often do best when their days are full of activities that keep them busy. Your aging loved one may no longer be able to do some former …
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Table of Content1 What Is Medicare?2 What Does Medicare Cover?3 What Is Medicaid?4 What Does Medicaid Cover? As your senior loved one ages, it’s likely he or she will have some medical expenses. If your loved one needs financial assistance to pay medical bills, public health insurance programs can help. As Medicare and Medicaid, two …
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Table of Content1 1. Purchase a Pressure-Relieving Mattress2 2. Help with Position Changes3 3. Maintain Optimal Nutrition4 4. Give Massages Caring for seniors who are bedbound poses challenges for both seniors and caregivers. Bedridden elderly people face mobility issues, and they may also be at risk for developing skin breakdown. Fortunately, there are things you …
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Table of Content1 Lose Weight2 Start Exercising3 Change to a Healthy Diet4 Avoid Caffeine5 Listen to Music High blood pressure is called the “silent killer,” as the condition commonly doesn’t cause noticeable symptoms. The American Heart Association reports that approximately 28 percent of people in the United States unknowingly live with high blood pressure. A …
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Table of Content1 Encourage Maintaining a Healthy Weight2 Monitor Cholesterol Levels3 Discourage Smoking & Drinking4 Manage Diabetes Strokes are devastating to older adults and their families, and they’re known as one of the most common causes of disability among the elderly. Once a stroke occurs, it can lead to a lack of independence and more …
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Table of Content1 Clear All Walking Paths of Fall Hazards2 Eliminate Bathroom Hazards3 Increase Lighting Inside & Around the House4 Set Up a Medication Routine5 Provide In-Person Support with Challenging Tasks Seniors should feel the safest at home, but home-related accidents are a leading cause of injuries for older adults. The good news is families …
Table of Content1 One-on-One Care2 Avoiding Isolation3 Help with Medication Reminders4 Better Recovery Odds Due to the familiar surroundings, many older adults prefer to age in place instead of seeking care at nursing homes or other care facilities. However, mental, physical, and emotional limitations could make this challenging, which is where live-in care comes in. …
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Table of Content1 Ask for Help2 Consider Respite Care3 Seek Medical Advice4 Join a Caregiver Support Group Caregiver burnout not only affects you as the primary care provider for your senior loved one, but it can also impact the quality of care you provide. Even though you may have a full-time job and other family …
