When a loved one is admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, it’s difficult to know what exactly to do or how to help. The chaotic environment leads to a more passive disposition where family members are swept up in the hustle, rather than asking the right questions and understanding the treatment options fully. The goal [...]
The daily life of caregiving quickly turns wearisome and repetitive if the routines never expand beyond the necessities. Both caregiver and senior benefit from venturing outside normal meals, hygiene, chores, bills, etc... Cultivating a joyful environment in the home of a senior will increase joy in caregiving, alleviate stress and anxiety, and boost good attitudes [...]
Communication is the first step on the road to senior care. Countless issues accumulate stress and develop difficulties due to lack of communication within a family. Whether it’s family members not making good care decisions or other members simply not contributing to care, issues will arise. A wise first step is to hold a family [...]
According to the National Council on Aging, nearly 92 percent of seniors have at least one chronic condition and up to 77 percent have two. Seventy-five percent of our nation’s healthcare budget is spent on chronic diseases. Diabetes affects 22 percent of the older population, while 90 percent are at risk for high blood pressure. [...]
Bright skies, pool days, and a large glass of iced tea in hand. Summer days are for relaxing and soaking up the sun. But before relaxing, necessary precautions are critical to avoiding the risks of harmful UV rays. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S, affecting over a million [...]
Frustrations increase, temper shortens, care responsibilities slowly are missed or neglected, guilt increases, your own health starts to decline as you try to take care of a loved one...These are all signs of overload. Caregivers, more than most individuals, are prone to overload. Care duties run the gamut from household chores and financial [...]
Research shows that seniors prefer to remain in their own homes as they age. It’s not surprising older individuals want what’s comfortable and familiar to them, rather than relocating their lives to a nursing facility. Researchers at John Hopkins School of nursing are using this general truth, as well as, the problem of high nursing [...]
A trustworthy doctor is invaluable. So much stress and anxiety can be alleviated by depending on the effective treatment and credible advice based on the latest research. Needless to say, spending the time to look for and finding a good doctor who effectively treats your illnesses and promotes a healthy way of life is worthwhile. [...]
With one million individuals affected by Parkinson’s disease in the U.S., the widespread disease takes a toll on many families in America. The chronic disease manifests differently in individuals but symptoms include (among others) tremors, slowness, rigidity, and impaired balance. PD caregiver tips help maintain independence as symptoms worsen, increasing the abilities of your loved [...]
As the weather warms and schools are let out for summer vacation, the urge to travel creeps up. For a someone caring for an individual with Alzheimer’s, this urge is often dismissed and deemed impossible. But traveling with a someone who has Alzheimer’s is not so far fetched. Yes, it takes more consideration and [...]
